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Your CDR Is Coming. Let's Make Sure You're Ready.

Social Security is ramping up disability reviews. Most people fail because they weren't prepared — not because they aren't disabled. We'll make sure that doesn't happen to you.

The Reality: Your CDR Timeline

Social Security has increased the frequency of Continuing Disability Reviews. Here's what that means:

The problem: Most people don't know when their CDR is coming until the forms show up in the mailbox. By then, you have only weeks to respond. With 24Help, you'll know months in advance — and we'll walk you through every step.

Don't Know Your CDR Date? Here's How to Find Out

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Call Social Security

Dial 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Have your Social Security Number ready. Call during business hours (Mon–Fri, 7am–7pm local time).

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Use This Script
"I'm currently receiving Social Security disability benefits. I'd like to know what diary type my case is classified as and when my next Continuing Disability Review is scheduled."
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Write Down What You Hear

Listen for: your diary type (MIE, MIP, or MINE) and the approximate date of your next review. They may give you a range like "sometime in 2026."

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Alternative: Check Online

You can also log into your my Social Security account at ssa.gov to see information about your case, though CDR dates may not always appear clearly there.

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Come Back Here & Sign Up

Once you know your date, scroll down and enter it in the form below. We'll build your personalized countdown and prep plan.

What You'll Get

Once you sign up, we'll send you everything you need — timed to the months before your CDR.

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Countdown Alerts

We'll remind you 6 months, 3 months, 1 month, and 2 weeks before your CDR. Each alert includes exactly what to do at that stage.

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Prep Checklist

A complete checklist of medical evidence to gather, doctors to contact, and forms to prepare — starting 6 months out. Nothing is left to chance.

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Form-by-Form Guide

When the CDR forms arrive (SSA-454 or SSA-455), we walk you through every question — what to say, what NOT to say, and the traps to avoid.

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Emergency Appeal Kit

If they try to cut you off, you'll have step-by-step appeal instructions, how to request benefit continuation during appeal, and when to get a lawyer.

Get Started — It's Free

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What Happens After You Sign Up

Immediately
Welcome email + How to find your CDR date — If you don't know your date yet, we'll send you detailed instructions on how to call SSA and what to ask for.
6 Months Before CDR
"Start gathering medical evidence" package — We'll tell you exactly what documents to request, which doctors to contact, and how to get copies of your medical records in time.
3 Months Before CDR
"Contact your doctors" checklist + sample letters — Use our template letters to ask for current medical records, statements about your ongoing disability, and functional limitations.
1 Month Before CDR
"Forms are coming soon" prep guide — We'll prepare you for what the SSA-454 or SSA-455 forms will ask, what mistakes to avoid, and how to present your case.
When Forms Arrive
"Fill out your CDR forms" step-by-step guide — We walk you through every question on the form, including exactly what to write and what NOT to write.
If You Get a Denial
"Appeal now" emergency kit — Immediate access to appeal instructions, how to request "benefit continuation" while you appeal, and guidance on hiring a disability lawyer if needed.

You're Going to Be OK. Here's Why.

Most CDRs result in benefits continuing. The approval rate for MINE cases (the longest interval) is over 96%. People who fail CDRs usually fail because they didn't prepare — not because they aren't disabled.
Even if SSA finds "medical improvement," you have strong appeal rights. The appeals process is designed to give you another chance to prove your case. Most appeals are successful.
You have the right to continue receiving benefits during your appeal if you act within 10 days of the denial. This means you don't have to stop living while the appeals process happens.
Knowledge is your best defense. We provide it. You already handle so much — let us handle the CDR stress and logistics. That's what we're here for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Continuing Disability Review (CDR)?

A CDR is Social Security's periodic check to see if you still qualify for disability benefits. They review your medical records and ask you to fill out forms describing your current condition and how it affects your ability to work.

Most of the time, your benefits continue. But SSA may find "medical improvement," which could reduce or end your benefits — though you have appeal rights.

How often do CDRs happen?

MIE (Medical Improvement Expected): Every 6–18 months. Used when SSA thinks your condition might improve.

MIP (Medical Improvement Possible): Every 3 years. Used when SSA thinks improvement is possible but not expected.

MINE (Medical Improvement Not Expected): Every 5–7 years. Used when SSA thinks your condition is permanent. (Note: SSA is considering changing this to more frequent reviews.)

What happens if I don't pass my CDR?

If SSA finds "medical improvement," they will send you a notice saying your benefits will stop — but you have the right to appeal.

Here's the critical part: If you request "benefit continuation" within 10 days of the notice, your benefits keep flowing while you appeal. This gives you time to build your case without financial panic.

Most people win on appeal or at a hearing. You're not out of options.

Can I prepare on my own? Do I really need this?

Technically, yes, you can prepare on your own. But most people miss critical steps — they don't gather the right medical evidence, they don't know what SSA is looking for, or they fill out the forms in ways that hurt their case.

Our service removes the guesswork. We tell you exactly what to do, months in advance, so you're not scrambling when the forms arrive.

Is this really free?

Yes. Completely free. No hidden fees, no upsell. We believe in helping people navigate disability benefits without making it worse.

24Help.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping SSDI and SSI beneficiaries protect and maintain their benefits.

I just got CDR forms in the mail — is it too late to sign up?

No! Sign up right now. We'll send you an emergency guide immediately with:

  • What each form is asking you to do
  • Common mistakes SSA is looking for
  • How to present your medical evidence
  • What deadlines you need to know

You still have time to prepare. Let's do this.