How do I cancel Social Security disability benefits?

To voluntarily suspend your benefits, you will need to submit a signed statement to Social Security. A Benefits Counselor can help you with this process, or you can contact your Social Security Field Office directly.

What happens when you go from disability to Social Security?

Nothing will change. You will continue to receive a monthly check and you do not need to do anything in order to receive your benefits. The SSA will simply change your disability benefit to a retirement benefit once you have reached full retirement age.

Is being on disability permanent?

For those who suffer from severe and permanent disabilities, there is no “expiration date” set on your Social Security Disability payments. As long as you remain disabled, you will continue to receive your disability payments until you reach retirement age.

When does Social Security disability convert to regular Social Security?

At full retirement age — which is 66 and 2 months for people born in 1955 and is gradually rising to 67 over the next several years — your SSDI payment converts to a retirement benefit. For most beneficiaries, the amount remains the same.

Can you stop and restart Social Security?

If your benefits start date or your age permits you, you can stop your Social Security benefits. Later, you can re-apply for them or restart them to maximize payments or minimize taxes. But only take the plunge after considering the impacts of the decision.

What happens when a person on disability turns 65?

When you reach the age of 65, your Social Security disability benefits stop and you automatically begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits instead. The specific amount of money you receive each month generally remains the same.

Do you have to file taxes on Social Security disability?

If Social Security Disability benefits are your only source of income and you are single, you do not necessarily have to file taxes. If you file a joint return, you will have to pay taxes if you and your spouse have a total combined income that exceeds $32,000.

Can disability be taken away?

Recipients of SSDI and SSI can have their disability benefits taken away for many reasons. The most common reasons relate to an increase in income or payment-in-kind. Individuals can also have their benefits terminated if they are suspected of fraud or convicted of a serious crime.