FTC is a Group II exception to the MIRS see DI 28020.900. Group II exceptions do not require a finding that the:
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Individual is not currently disabled; i.e., do not require a finding of ability to
engage in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) or,
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Child's impairment(s) no longer causes marked and severe functional limitations for
Title XVI child cases.
When the individual fails to cooperate with an initial request, the adjudicator must
make a reasonable effort to develop all the evidence that does not require the individual's
cooperation and make a determination using the CDR sequential evaluation process,
as set forth in DI 28005.015. For explanation of "reasonable effort," see DI 22505.001A.2.
When the individual does not provide good cause for failing to comply with the DDSs
request and the evidence is insufficient to support a continuance, the DDS will apply
the Group II exception to the determination and terminate Title II benefits or Title
XVI payments.
When the evidence is sufficient to make a continuance determination, FTC does not
apply, see DI 28020.900 B.2.