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WHAT DOES A NOTICE LOOK LIKE?A Social Security notice will have the following features:
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WHY DO WE SEND YOU A NOTICE?Notices are one of the main ways that we communicate with the public. We rely on notices to communicate determinations, inform you of your rights and responsibilities, and to describe what you can do if you disagree with our determinations. We also send administrative letters that may ask you to call or come into the office, or to send information or proofs. |
WHEN DO WE SEND YOU A NOTICE?Whenever we send you a notice, it is because there is something you should know or do concerning your claim, benefit status or benefit amount. We send you a notice before we make a change to your benefit amount or eligibility. We may send a notice whenever we must inform you of activity on your case. For example, if you receive SSI benefits and your living arrangement, income or resources change frequently, you will receive a notice each time your benefit amount changes. |
WHAT DO WE TELL YOU IN OUR NOTICE?Our notices generally state the following:
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WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS?Visually impaired individuals will receive notices by regular first class mail, unless you request a follow-up phone call along with the regular mailing, or notices by certified mail. These special options are only available for certain kinds of notices, e.g., for notices that communicate a decision or planned action, but not for administrative notices like an appointment confirmation. |
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THIS INFORMATION IS GENERAL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE. |
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