Who Needs Disability Update Report?
SSA must make sure that people who were once eligible to getting disability benefits are still qualified to receive them. Disability update report is created for people who are currently getting the payments.
What is Disability Update Report for?
With disability update report SSA reviews each particular disability case. SSA aims to make sure that a person who has once claimed to be disabled, still complies with disability rules and is qualified to get paid. The information provided by the person will be compared to the information given in the previous claim. This way SSA will decide whether additional medical investigation is required. Once particular case is reviewed, SSA may decide to stop the payments. A person in their turn can appeal the decision.
Is Disability Update Report Accompanied by Other Forms?
A person must provide medical reports and letters from doctors that prove their health condition.
When is Disability Update Report due?
Disability update report must be submitted to the SSA within 30 days from the moment it has been completed.
How Do I Fill out Disability Update Report?
It is very important that an applicant must contain accurate information. Therefore, all the questions are clear and easy to understand. If a person has difficulties answering the questions they must contact their authorized representative or social service representative. In total there are six questions. The answers must be provided in black ink. The form asks for the previous work activity, education, doctor’s decision about individual’s future work, current health condition, etc. the report must be signed, and dated. A person must also provide their telephone number.
Where Do I Send Disability Update Report?
The completed disability update report is sent to the SSA.
