Examine closely all official identification papers or other evidence of identity submitted.
Prepare photocopies and/or a Form SSA-533, SSA-553, SSA-4385, SSA-721, and the SSA-795
in lieu of the SSA-704 or other extract.
Amend the following forms to reflect the entire retroactive period during which benefits
were withheld due to Treasury restrictions:
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Form SSA-21 (Supplement to Claim of Person Outside the United States); and
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Form SSA-7162-OCR-SM (Report to United States Social Security Administration) or Form
SSA-7161-OCR-SM (Report to United States Social Security Administration by Person
Receiving Benefits for a Child or Incapable Adult).
Have the beneficiary (or his or her representative payee) complete and sign the forms.
Review all the responses about work carefully with the beneficiary, where this is
material to payment.
Forward this material to the program center (PC).
EXCEPTION: After taking action as explained to verify the beneficiary's identity, the FO can
resume payment per MSOM COMMON 005.006 if:
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The suspension was incorrectly imposed; or
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The beneficiary is a U.S. citizen and is eligible for payment for all the months for
which he/she is to be paid (i.e., payment will be resumed effective with the month
of suspension and no suspension or termination events occurred).