The preparation process for the FEQs follows a specific protocol. There are two types
of FEQ: the SSA-7161 is for representative payees who are handling benefits on behalf
of a beneficiary, and the SSA-7162 is for beneficiaries who do not have a representative
payee. The Regular Transcript Attainment and Selection Pass (RETAP) software captures
identifying information about the beneficiary from the Master Beneficiary Record (MBR).
The information preprinted on the forms and imbedded in the scan lines contain:
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Representative Payee’s name (if SSA-7161)
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Social Security Number and PIC
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Address (including Consular and Geographic code)
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BIC (Beneficiary Identification Code)
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Custody code and type of payee
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Number of beneficiaries on the record
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SSNX (5 digit number code that denotes the Payment Center jurisdiction, type of file,
and type of claim).
The selection criterion includes BICs in LAF C, D, E, S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5.