WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I’M ENROLLED?
You will get SSDI benefits as long as you are disabled under the eligibility criteria above and cannot engage in substantial gainful activity. When you reach retirement age, your benefits are converted to Social Security retirement benefits.
Your case may be reviewed by Social Security any time within 6 months or no sooner than 7 years, depending on whether your specific condition is expected to improve or not. The award letter you receive from Social Security after you first apply will tell you when your first review will take place. The review will involve a request for updated medical information to prove that you are still eligible for SSDI benefits. You will not have to fill out the SSDI application again.