How frequently does a Continuing Disability Review occur when medical improvement is expected?

When medical improvement is expected, a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) is typically conducted every 6 to 18 months. This timeframe reflects the Social Security Administration's (SSA) guideline that anticipates potential changes in a person's medical condition that could affect their eligibility for disability benefits.

The practice is based on the notion that individuals may show improvement that warrants a reassessment of their disability status. Keeping this timeline allows the SSA to closely monitor recipients whose conditions may be fluid or changing, ensuring that only those who continue to meet the disability criteria remain on the benefits list.

In contrast, other frequencies like every 2 years, 5 years, or 3 years are designated for cases where medical improvement is not expected or the condition is considered more stable. Therefore, the frequency of every 6 to 18 months is specifically tailored to those individuals whose situations might improve, necessitating regular evaluations to determine ongoing eligibility for benefits.