TN 20 (03-23)

GN 03970.055 Recognizing a Representative Pending Decision on the Charges

A representative against whom charges to suspend or disqualify are pending may represent claimants before the Social Security Administration (SSA). When such an individual presents themselves as a representative in a claim, they are to be recognized and treated in the same manner as any other representative. However, SSA advises the representative that if a hearing officer or the Appeals Council issues a decision to suspend or disqualify them, SSA will not recognize them as a claimants’ representative as of the date of the sanction decision is final and effective.

NOTE: Refer questions regarding this section to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) electronically at OGC.OGL.Representative.Conduct@ssa.gov.