SSA has a no-pay policy for missed CE appointments.
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DDSs may pay a nominal fee to compensate the consultative examiner who reviewed background
medical records prior to the missed CE.
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On a case-by-case basis, DDSs may request an exemption to the no-pay policy (e.g.,
another agency within the State allows a payment for missed CEs, inability to recruit
or retain a certain type of provider, etc.). To obtain an exemption, the DDS should
work with the RO to document the situation.
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ROs will forward the request, along with supporting documentation, to the Office of
Disability Determinations (ODD) for approval.