# Do SSDI denials expire?

The SSA allows an additional five days for mailing and can extend the deadline for good cause when circumstances beyond your control prevented a timely appeal.

**Direct answer:** SSDI denials do not 'expire,' but each denial notice starts a 60-day clock: if you do not appeal within 60 days of the date on the notice, the decision becomes administratively final and you generally must start over with a new application.

## What is the 60-day appeal deadline?
You have 60 days from the date on the denial notice to file the next level of appeal — reconsideration, hearing, Appeals Council, or federal court.

## What is 'good cause' for missing the deadline?
Reasons such as serious illness, misinformation from the SSA, records not received, or other circumstances beyond your control.

## What if the deadline passes without good cause?
The decision becomes final at that level and you would need to file a new application, losing appeal rights and back pay tied to the earlier claim.

## Sources
- SSA — How to Appeal a Decision — https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/appeal.html

## Related questions
- [How do I appeal an SSDI denial?](https://ssdidirectanswers.com/answers/how-do-i-appeal-an-ssdi-denial)
- [Can I reapply after an SSDI denial?](https://ssdidirectanswers.com/answers/can-i-reapply-after-an-ssdi-denial)
- [What happens after SSDI reconsideration is denied?](https://ssdidirectanswers.com/answers/what-happens-after-reconsideration-is-denied)
- [SSDI Appeals & Reconsideration](https://ssdidirectanswers.com/appeals)
## Topics
- SSDI Appeals — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/appeals

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