If the inquirer calls the FO to request a reconsideration on behalf of a claimant
and the caller is other than an appointed representative or representative payee:
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a.
Explain the requirements regarding disclosure and representation of claimants.
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b.
Give the inquirer a form SSA-1696 and a form SSA-561-U2, and a copy of the pamphlet
“Your Right to Representation.”
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c.
Fill in only the claimant’s name on the first two forms.
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d.
Instruct the inquirer to contact the claimant or recipient and have the forms completed
and returned to the FO within 15 working days.
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e.
If the appeal is being established in MSSICS, complete the ANCR (Non-Claimant Requestor)
screen and RPOC (Report of Contact) screen describing the contact.
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f.
Follow up in 15 days with the claimant or recipient, not the inquirer.
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g.
Manually prepare a notice that states the following:
"We are writing to tell you that we learned from (1) that you want to appeal your
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) case.
"What We Will Need
"We gave (2) two forms for you to fill out, and return to us. These forms are:
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“SSA-561-U2, Request for Reconsideration (a signature is not required), and
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“SSA-1696, Claimant's Appointment of a Representative (a signature is required).
"We haven't received the completed forms.
"What You Should Do
"You should fill out and send us the SSA-561-U2 if you want to appeal. If you want
(3) or someone else to help you with your appeal, fill out and send us the SSA-1696,
too.
"Please read the enclosed pamphlets, 'Your Right to Question the Decision Made On
Your Claim' and 'Your Right to Representation.'
"If we don't receive the completed SSA-561-U2 or hear from you by (4), we will assume
you do not want to appeal our decision.
"If You Have Any Questions
"If you have any questions or need help filling out these forms, you may call, write,
or visit any Social Security office. If you visit our office, please have this letter
with you and ask for (5). The telephone number is (6).
" (7).
"Enclosures:
SSA Pub No 05-10058
SSA Pub No 05-10075"
Fill-ins:
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(1)
name of the person who contacted the FO, in format: "John Doe"
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(4)
date (the expiration of the 60-day period in which to request the appeal), e.g., December
16, 2002
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(5)
name of FO contact, in format: "Marie Dole"
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(6)
FO contact's phone number
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(7)
Optional: Also, if you plan to visit an office, you may call ahead to make an appointment.
This will help us serve you more quickly when you arrive at the office.
Include the pamphlet “Your Right to Representation." If there is no response within
15 workdays, close out the file. If the claimant responds, follow procedures appropriate
to the response.