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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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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.
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Scan points- 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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Personal Info
2 items
Your full legal name.
Your SSN.
Appeal
3 items
The date on SSA's cessation notice.
Explain why you believe your disability has not ended.
Do you want to continue receiving benefits during the appeal?
Signature
1 items
Your signature.
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Questions about SSA Form SSA-789
What is SSA Form SSA-789 used for?
Use this form to appeal if SSA says your disability ended and you disagree. You have 60 days from SSA's notice to file.
Who must file SSA Form SSA-789?
SSDI or SSI recipients who received a notice that their disability has ceased and want to appeal.
What information does SSA Form SSA-789 require?
A formal appeal requesting SSA to review the decision that your disability ended.
When is SSA Form SSA-789 due?
Must be filed within 60 days of receiving SSA's notice of cessation (plus 5 days for mail).
Where do I file SSA Form SSA-789?
Submit to your local Social Security office.
How do I complete SSA Form SSA-789?
Complete the form and include any new medical evidence supporting the continuation of your disability. Request benefit continuation during appeal if applicable.
What happens if SSA Form SSA-789 is filed incorrectly?
Filing timely preserves your right to continue receiving benefits during the appeal process.
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