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Note: Your VR program may extend your SSI eligibility

Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may be continued after your impairment is no longer disabling if--

·        You are participating in an approved State program of vocational rehabilitation;

·        You began the program before your disability ended; and

·        SSA has determined that your completion of the program, or your continuation in the program for a specified period of time, will significantly increase the likelihood that you will not have to return to the disability benefit rolls.

Example: While under a disability from a severe back impairment, "A" begins a vocational rehabilitation program under the direction of a State vocational rehabilitation agency with a vocational goal of jewelry repairman. "A" is 50 years old, has a high school education, and worked as a route salesman for a bread company for 6 years before becoming disabled. Before "A" completes his training, his disability status is reviewed and a determination is made that he is able to do light work. Considering his age, education and work experience, "A" is no longer disabled. However, if "A" is able to work as a jewelry repairman, he will be considered able to engage in substantial gainful activity even if he can do only sedentary work. Therefore, it is determined that "A's" completion of the vocational rehabilitation program will significantly increase the likelihood that he will be permanently removed from the disability rolls. "A" will continue to receive payments until he completes or stops his program, or until it is determined that continued participation will no longer significantly increase the likelihood of permanent removal from the disability rolls.

When your benefits will be stopped. Your benefits generally will be stopped with the month--

(1) You complete the program;

(2) You stop participating in the program for any reason; or

(3) SSA determines that your continuing participation in the program will not significantly increase the likelihood that you may be permanently removed from the disability benefit rolls.

Exception: In no case will your benefits be stopped with a month earlier than the second month after the month your disability ends, provided that you are otherwise eligible for benefits through such month.

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