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In most cases, you will continue to receive benefits as long as you are disabled. However, there are certain circumstances that may change your continuing eligibility for disability benefits. For example,

  • your health may improve to the point where you are no longer disabled or
  • like many people, you would like to go back to work rather than depend on your disability benefits.

The law requires that we review your case from time to time to verify that you are still disabled. We tell you if it is time to review your case, and we also keep you informed about your benefit status. You also should be aware that you are responsible for letting us know if your health improves or you go back to work.

For more information, refer to the following:

 

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Last reviewed or modified Tuesday Jul 22, 2008
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