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Form SSA-789: Request for Reconsideration — Disability Cessation

Requests a reconsideration of SSA's decision that your disability has ended and that you are no longer entitled to disability benefits.

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Form Overview

SSA Form SSA-789 - Request for Reconsideration — Disability Cessation

Requests a reconsideration of SSA's decision that your disability has ended and that you are no longer entitled to disability benefits.

A formal appeal requesting SSA to review the decision that your disability ended.

Risk Radar

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  • 1Missing the 60-day appeal deadline — late appeals may not preserve your right to continued benefits.
  • 2Not requesting benefit continuation — without checking the continuation box, benefits stop during the appeal.
  • 3Not providing new medical evidence — the reconsideration will be based only on information already in your file if you submit nothing new.

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Use this form to appeal if SSA says your disability ended and you disagree. You have 60 days from SSA's notice to file.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: Must be filed within 60 days of receiving SSA's notice of cessation (plus 5 days for mail).
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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6 fields

Personal Info

2 items

Name

Your full legal name.

Requiredtext
Social Security Number

Your SSN.

Requiredssn

Appeal

3 items

Date of SSA Notice

The date on SSA's cessation notice.

Requireddate
Reason for Disagreement

Explain why you believe your disability has not ended.

Requiredtext
Benefit Continuation Request

Do you want to continue receiving benefits during the appeal?

Requiredcheckbox

Signature

1 items

Signature

Your signature.

Requiredsignature

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Quick Facts

SSDI or SSI recipients who received a notice that their disability has ceased and want to appeal.
A formal appeal requesting SSA to review the decision that your disability ended.
Must be filed within 60 days of receiving SSA's notice of cessation (plus 5 days for mail).
Submit to your local Social Security office.
Filing timely preserves your right to continue receiving benefits during the appeal process.
Complete the form and include any new medical evidence supporting the continuation of your disability. Request benefit continuation during appeal if applicable.

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