You asked us to review our decision to pay your (1) checks to a representative payee. We have finished this review which we call a reconsideration.
We find that our decision to pay your checks to a payee is correct and that having
a payee will help you. The rest of this letter will explain what this means to you.
Our Decision About How We Will Pay You
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We made our decision based on medical records we have gotten in the last year. These
records show that because of your health problems, it is best if someone else manages
your benefits for you.
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We made our decision based on facts which show that it is best if someone else manages
your benefits for you.
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Someone who did not make the first decision reviewed the facts in your file and made
this new decision.
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If You Disagree With the Decision
If you disagree with the decision, you have the right to appeal. A person who has
not seen your case before will look at it. That person will be an Administrative Law
Judge (ALJ). The ALJ will correct mistakes and look at any new facts you have before
deciding your case. We call this a hearing.
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You have 60 days to ask for a hearing.
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The 60 days start the day after you get this letter. We assume you got this letter
5 days after the date on it, unless you show us that you did not get it within the
5-day period.
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You will have to have a good reason for waiting more than 60 days to ask for a hearing.
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You have to ask for a hearing in writing. We will ask you to sign a Form HA-501-U5,
called “Request for Hearing.” Contact one of our offices if you want help.
Please read the enclosed pamphlet, “Your Right to an Administrative Law Judge Hearing
and Appeals Council Review of Your Social Security Case.” It contains more information about the hearing.
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If You Disagree With the Decision
If you disagree with the decision, you have the right to appeal. A person who has
not seen your case before will look at it. That person will be an Administrative Law
Judge (ALJ). The ALJ will correct mistakes and look at any new facts you have before
deciding your case. We call this a hearing.
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You have 60 days to ask for a hearing.
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The 60 days start the day after you get this letter.
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You will have to have a good reason for waiting more than 60 days to ask for a hearing.
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You can only have a hearing in the United States. You would have to pay any costs
for traveling to the United States for the hearing. If you cannot come to the hearing,
the judge will review your case plus any new information you send us. We will send
you a letter about the judge's decision.
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You have to ask for a hearing in writing. Contact us if you want help.
Please read the enclosed pamphlet, “Your Right to an Administrative Law Judge Hearing
and Appeals Council Review of Your Social Security Case.” It contains more information about the hearing.
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If You Want Help With Your Appeal
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If You Disagree With the Decision
If you disagree with the decision, you have the right to appeal. A person who has
not seen your case before will look at it. That person will be an Administrative Law
Judge. In the rest of our letter we will call this person an ALJ. The ALJ will correct
mistakes and look at any new facts you have before deciding your case. We call this
a hearing.
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You have 60 days to ask for a hearing.
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The 60 days start the day after you get this letter. We assume you got this letter
5 days after the date on it, unless you show us that you did not get it within the
5-day period.
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You will have to have a good reason for waiting more than 60 days to ask for a hearing.
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You have to ask for a hearing in writing. We will ask you to sign a Form HA-501-U5,
called “Request for Hearing.” Contact one of our offices if you want help.
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How a Hearing Works
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The ALJ will tell you the time and place for the hearing.
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The ALJ will explain the law in your case. The ALJ will state the known facts and
tell you what has to be decided.
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You can tell the ALJ why you think we are wrong. You can give the ALJ more facts.
And you can bring people to say why you are right.
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The ALJ can make people come to your hearing and bring important papers. You can question
these people at the hearing.
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We will ask if you want to go to the hearing in person. If you say you want to go,
you should attend if at all possible. If you change your mind or if you can not get
to the hearing you should tell us. You should know that your being there may help
the ALJ decide your case.
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If You Want Help With Your Appeal
You can have a friend, lawyer or someone else help you. There are groups that can
help you find a lawyer or give you free legal services if you qualify. There are also
lawyers who do not charge unless you win your appeal. Your local Social Security office
has a list of groups that can help you with your appeal.
If you get someone to help you, you should let us know. If you hire someone, we must
approve the fee before they can collect it.
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If You Have Any Questions
3901C - Domestic
3901D - Foreign
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