The 24-month initial reinstatement period is the period between the initial EXR entitlement
month and the attainment of a total of 24 qualifying months (not necessarily consecutive)
that make the individual eligible for a TWP. Reinstated benefits are not payable for
any month the individual performs SGA during the IRP. SGA during the IRP is determined
on a monthly basis using normal work incentives (IRWE, subsidy, etc.) that are applicable
during the EPE.
Since SGA is computed on a monthly basis, work incentives not used after an EPE SGA
cessation determination (income averaging, unsuccessful work attempt) do not apply
to the IRP. SGA for blind individuals is based on blindness provisions. Benefits for
auxiliaries also are suspended when a wage earner is suspended during the IRP due
to SGA. Medicare coverage continues during SGA months.
The IRP is completed when the individual has received a total of 24 months of payable
benefits. Do not count as a payable month any month the individual performs SGA or
was in non-payment status due to any of the following:
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conviction for subversive activities.
Reduction, deduction or temporary suspense actions such as GPO, workers compensation
offset, or overpayment recovery count as payable months.
After an individual has received 24-months (not necessarily consecutive) of payable
benefits, the IRP is completed and the individual is entitled to:
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a new 9-month trial work period;
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a new 36-month reinstatement period (extended period of eligibility);
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a new 60-month period to file an EXR request if the reinstated benefits terminate
due to SGA earnings; and
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a new period of extended Medicare coverage.