Do not forward the CIPS package if the report of nonreceipt is timely and SSA fails to input
the nonreceipt or inputs the incorrect stop code. For handling these situations, see
instructions in GN 02401.902.
Do not forward the CIPS package if there is no signature on the back of the check. Treasury
will not be able to analyze a signature that is not available.
NOTE: If the beneficiary, recipient, or representative payee reports a nonreceipt after
the check is over 12 months old, and the check is part of an overpayment, we would normally send the CIPS letter to Treasury
for a handwriting analysis. However, if there is no signature on the back of the check,
Treasury will not be able to analyze a signature that is not available.
Send the notice in NL 03001.025 with the explanation that Treasury cannot verify the signature on the check.
Do not reissue the payment.