§404.470 Nonpayment of disability benefits due to noncompliance with rules regarding treatment for drug addiction or alcoholism.

(a) Suspension of monthly benefits. (1) For an individual entitled to benefits based on a disability (§404.1505) and for whom drug addiction or alcoholism is a contributing factor material to the determination of disability (as described in §404.1535), monthly benefits will be suspended beginning with the first month after we notify the individual in writing that he or she has been determined not to be in compliance with the treatment requirements for such individuals (§404.1536).

(a)(2) This rule applies to all individuals entitled to disability benefits (§404.315), widow(er)’s benefits (§404.335), and child’s benefits based on a disability (§404.350) effective with benefits paid in months beginning on or after March 1, 1995.