The 24-month initial reinstatement period (IRP) begins with the month of reinstatement
to SSI and continues until the recipient has 24 payable months (not necessarily consecutive).
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Months of eligibility under section 1619(b) count as a payable month toward completing
the IRP.
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If an entire SSI payment is withheld to recover an overpayment, the month counts as
a payable month toward completing the IRP.
Months a payment is not payable (non-payment due to resources, unearned income, etc.)
do not count toward the IRP.
After the IRP is completed, the individual is eligible to a new 60-month period in
which they can request expedited reinstatement if SSI eligibility subsequently terminates
due to earned income (or a combination of earned and unearned income).