Basic (09-15)
NL 10607.110 How Do I Organize Notice Headings?
Use headings on all Social Security notices as shown below. A third line heading is
optional if none of the existing third line headings are appropriate.
1st Line Heading — Social Security Administration
2nd Line Heading — usually the program title, however, the heading "Important Information" may also
be used as a second line heading when the notice content crosses program lines.
EXAMPLE:
English
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Español
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Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance
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Seguro de Jubilación, Sobrevivientes e Incapacidad
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Supplemental Security Income
|
Sequridad de Ingreso Suplementario
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3rd Line Heading — usually reflects the type of notice
English
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Español
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Notice of Award
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Aviso de Beneficios
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Notice of Disapproved Claim
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Aviso de Reclamatión Denegada
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Claim Information
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Información Sobre la Reclamación
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Notice of Reconsideration
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Aviso de Reconsideración
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Notice of Disability Cessation
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Aviso de Descontinuación de Incapacidad
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Important Information
|
Información Importante
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Notice of Change in Benefits
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Aviso de Cambio en Beneficios
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Notice of Change in Payment
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Aviso de Cambio en Pagos
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Notice of Planned Action
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Aviso de Acción Planeada
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Overpayment Information
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Aviso de Sobrepago
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Notice of Continuing Disability Review
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Aviso de Revisión de Continuación de Incapacidad
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4th Level of Heading — Subordinate headings (subheadings, captions)
Subordinate headings (subheadings, captions) are descriptive headings used in the body of the notice.
Subordinate headings help organize the notice content, break up the information into
understandable segments, and draw attention to specific topics contained in the notice.
It is important to ensure that your subordinate headings tell the reader what each
notice section covers. Accurate subordinate headings can help the reader locate essential
information. Subordinate headings should not be too long and should be shorter than
the content that follows.
See NL 10609.110B and NL 10609.115B for more information about the appearance of notice headings.