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TN 1 (02-22)

DI 55075.015 Disputes Between ENs and the TPM that Do Not Involve EN Payment Issues

A. Policy – 2-step dispute resolution process

There is a 2-step dispute resolution process available to ENs and the TPM for issues that do not involve an EN's request for a milestone or outcome payment.

1. Step 1 – TPM's internal grievance procedures

The first step of this dispute resolution process involves an internal grievance procedure that the TPM is required to have. If the use of this procedure does not result in a mutually agreeable solution, the TPM must refer the dispute to SSA for a decision.

2. Step 2 –SSA review and decision

The decision that SSA makes at the second step of this dispute resolution process is final.

NOTE: The TPM will refer the request for SSA review to staff in ORDES, where the final SSA decision will be made by the Dispute Resolution Board.

B. Procedure – handling EN questions about disputes with the TPM

Field components should refer any EN with a question about a non-payment dispute with the TPM.

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http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0455075015
DI 55075.015 - Disputes Between ENs and the TPM that Do Not Involve EN Payment Issues - 02/18/2022
Batch run: 02/18/2022
Rev:02/18/2022