; and (II) the total number of eligible months during such 2-calendar-quarter period. (ii) For purposes of clause (i), the term eligible month means any month subsequent to the month in which an eligible individual became entitled to a disability insurance benefit. (4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(B), wages and self-employment income of an individual shall be determined based on relevant information for such individual as provided by the State agency responsible for the administration of State unemployment compensation law. (5) For purposes of an eligible individual who has elected to return to employment under this subsection, any services performed or earnings derived from services during the period of such participation shall not be considered for purposes of demonstrating an individual's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity under subsection (d)(4) and shall not be considered substantial gainful activity for purposes of subsection (e). (6) For purposes of this title, the disability insurance benefit received by an individual under this subsection shall not be applied for purposes of determining any monthly benefits payable to any other individuals entitled to benefits for any month based on the wages and self-employment income of such individual. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 221(m)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 421(m)(2)(B) ) is amended by inserting (unless such individual is participating in the process established under section 223(l)) before the period. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to benefits payable for months beginning on or after April 1, 2024. 8. Increased funding for continuing disability reviews Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for any calendar year after 2023— (1) the Commissioner of Social Security shall determine the amount of any reduction in expenditures from the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (as defined in section 201(b) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401(b) )) during the preceding calendar