Refer to GN 03314.120 for procedure pertaining to reporting abuse situations via the RO to the appropriate
State Agency. In case of doubt, report the situation. (The State Agency can then decide
whether to pursue the matter.)
If you believe the life of the potentially abused person is in imminent danger, you
may also refer the matter as an issue of health and safety to a law enforcement agency.
(See GN 03316.135 for procedure pertaining to such referrals and the Privacy Act requirements for health
and safety disclosure and notification.)
In disability claims, check the DDS file to determine whether DDS had made a report
of abuse to avoid making a duplicate report. Alert the DDS whenever you report abuse
to avoid duplicative reporting by the DDS. Document the file accordingly and enter
the following remark on the EDCS transfer details screen for MCS/MSSICS cases, or
in item 34 of the SSA-831-U5, item 24 of the SSA-832/833:
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“Possible abuse situation reported to
name of agency on date .”