The Form SSA-7156:

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  Provides a general description of the farming operation to use when determining the reasonableness of the reported NESE.

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  Serves as an aid in determining whether the income derived is covered SEI.

The SSA-7156 is used when:

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  SEI (posted or unposted) for one or more years in the period open to correction is needed for insured status.

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  The nature of the farming operation or the identity of the farm operator requires clarification to determine the coverage status of the earnings.

If the SSA-7156 is not needed, develop as follows:

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  Discuss the farming arrangement with the claimant.

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  Refer to RS 01803.740 for development of material participation.

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  If the interviewer determines that no rental income is involved, and material participation is not an issue, take no further action.

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  Do not document the claims folder.