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1 Is there a limit on how much I may charge for representing a claimant?
2 Why does SSA charge 6.3 percent for withholding and paying an attorney's fee?
3 Does SSA withhold past-due benefits to directly pay all fees for representation?
4 How do I obtain the Social Security Administration's (SSA’s) authorization to charge and collect a fee for my work on a case?
5 Why must workers' compensation offset be computed before paying benefits?
6 What are some situations that commonly delay the payment of attorney's fees?
7 Must representatives use contingency fee arrangements?
8 Can the amount of an authorized fee be changed?
9 Is the representative required to notify SSA when the claimant or beneficiary has filed bankruptcy?
10 What can I do if I anticipate difficulty in collecting my fee?
11 Can SSA provide me with a current address to contact the claimant?
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