All correspondence from the public is checked to the Deferred Vested Benefits film
to make certain that the previous information sent to the participant is correct.
If the SSA-L99-C1 has not been provided, but the letter has the SSN, check the PLDCNSSN
film for the participants’ SSN. This will provide the DCN for the Deferred Vested
Benefits film.
On the DEBS’ Share Point, transcribe the information from the Deferred Vested Benefits
film on a blank SSA-L99-C1, the same as with Exceptions.
Review for errors and correct if necessary. Print a copy and mail to participant,
the same as with Exceptions.
If the participant did not send the SSA-L99-C1 or include their SSN on the correspondence,
return their letter with a form SSA-L7038, Social Security Administration Earnings
Information. Check box 2 on the SSA-L7038, requesting that their letter be returned
with the SSN.
On the DEBS’ Point, select the appropriate Model letter (ML) that addresses the participants
concerns and the SSA-L99-C1.
Review the letter and SSA-L99-C1 for errors and correct if necessary. Print two copies
of each, one set for the participant, and one set for DEBS ERISA files.
Mail out the same as with the Exceptions. Include with the letter any personal information
the participant sent in with their request.