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What is Expedited Reinstatement?

If your benefits stopped because you returned to work and earned too much income, you may be able to have them reinstated without filing a new application. While Social Security reviews your request, you may qualify for temporary benefits for up to six months.

Are you eligible?

You may qualify to have your SSDI or SSI benefits reinstated if:

  • Your benefits ended because of earnings from work.
  • You can no longer work or earn above Social Security’s work limits because of your disability.
  • Your current disability is the same as, or related to, the condition that originally qualified you for benefits.
  • You request reinstatement within five years of the month your benefits ended.

What are provisional benefits?

When you request Expedited Reinstatement (EXR), you may be eligible to receive temporary benefits while Social Security reviews your case. These provisional benefits can include monthly cash payments and continued Medicare or Medicaid coverage. In most cases, you will not have to repay these benefits if your EXR request is denied.

Provisional benefits can be paid for up to six months, but they may end sooner if:

  • Social Security makes a decision on your EXR request
  • Your earnings exceed the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit.
  • You reach full retirement age.

Talk to Us About Your Ticket to Work Options

Disability Services of America is a respected and SSA-approved Employment Network offering wide-ranging Ticket to Work career development and job support services. Since 2013, we’ve helped countless SSDI and SSI beneficiaries across the country navigate the Ticket to Work program and ease back into the workforce without risking Social Security disability benefits like monthly income payments and health care coverage.

Are you ready to find out how we can help you take advantage of your Ticket to Work? Complete the contact form or call us at 888-689-6760 to get started for free.

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