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News Update Beginning March 16, 2012, representatives who request, and are eligible for, direct fee payment are required to electronically file the reconsideration or hearing appeal along with the Disability Report – Appeal on medically denied Title II and Title XVI disability or blindness claims using the Internet Disability Appeal web portal. NOTE: You cannot electronically file appeals for the following issues as they are currently exclusions to the online appeals system: disability cessations, partially favorable decisions, date of onset decisions, and non-medical appeals. Important Information A claimant may appoint a qualified individual to represent him or her in doing business with Social Security. The appointment must be in writing and must be filed with SSA. If the claimant appoints a representative, the representative generally cannot charge or collect a fee for those services without first getting written approval from the Social Security Administration, even if the claim is denied. To get this approval, the representative must use one of Social Security's fee authorization processes. If you are helping someone prepare an Internet Social Security Benefit Application:
If you are helping someone appeal a denied disability application, depending on the reason you may be able to help them request an appeal online. If the application is denied for:
Forms Registration for Appointed Representative Services and Direct Payment (Form SSA-1699) Petition to Obtain Approval of Fees (Form SSA-1560-U4) Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration (Form SSA-827) |
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Fact Sheets & Guides Filing a Disability Appeal Online Important Information for TRICARE (Military Health Benefits) Beneficiaries Entitled to Medicare Based on Social Security Disability (Publication No. 05-10020) View a PowerPoint presentation: Direct Fee Payment to Representatives and Form 1099-MISC. |
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