After all necessary development has been completed, the adjudicator will indicate
the precise disposition of the underpayment on a Form SSA-559 and route the folder
to the module with jurisdiction, and
a. to benefit authorizers
when the person(s) to whom the underpayment is being made is:
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in the first three categories of priority; or
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in the fourth, fifth, or sixth category and the underpayment is $750 or less or one
month's benefit payment;
when the person(s) to whom the underpayment is being made is:
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in the fourth, fifth, or sixth category of priority and the underpayment is more than
$750 or one month's benefit payment; or
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seeking to qualify as a legal representative of the deceased.