TN 24 (05-23)

NL 00705.745 Consultative Examination (CE) Appointment Notice and Forms

A. CE appointment notice

   

                                                                AGENCY

                                                            LETTERHEAD

 

                                                                                               Date: [Fill-in]

                                                                                                                 Case ID: [Fill-in]    

Addressee Name 

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City, State, ZIP Code

 

APPOINTMENT NOTICE

We are working on your claim for disability benefits. We made one or more appointments for you because we need more information about your condition. We will pay for the appointment(s) and may also reimburse some travel expenses to the exam or test site if you qualify for travel payment.

Appointment Information

Provider Information

Date and Time

Type of Appointment*

CE provider name

CE provider address

CE provider phone number (if required by state)

Weekday

Appointment date

Appointment time with time zone

CE procedure specialty type(s)

*The provider may decide not to do some of the tests we ordered or that other tests are needed.

Please do not call the provider to confirm or reschedule your appointment(s).

Please arrive at your appointment 15 minutes early. If you are late, the provider may choose not to see you.

Please do not bring children to the appointment unless the appointment is for the child.

What You Should Bring To The Appointment

Bring this letter and photo ID. Bring any medications that you take in their original containers. Also, bring your hearing aids, eyeglasses, contact lenses, canes, or other medical aids if you use them.

What You Should Do Next

Confirm that you will attend your appointment(s). Please complete the enclosed response form and mail it in the pre-addressed envelope provided. You should respond to our office by [CE confirm date]. You may also fax your response form to [DDS fax number].

Please call our office immediately if you cannot attend your appointment(s) as scheduled for any reason. If you cannot attend your scheduled appointment(s), and you would like us to reschedule, you must give us a good reason.

If you have moved from the above address, please contact us before the date of the appointment(s). We may need to reschedule the appointment(s) closer to where you live.

If You Need An Interpreter

We provide a free interpreter to conduct your Social Security business. However, if you prefer to have your own interpreter, you may do so, but with the understanding that our own interpreter may be present. It is important that you let us know prior to the appointment(s) if you require an interpreter or if you are bringing your own.

If You Want A Copy Of The Report(s) Sent To Your Healthcare Provider

If you want a copy of the report(s) from the evaluation(s) sent to your healthcare provider, please complete the enclosed authorization form and mail it in the pre-addressed envelope provided. You may also fax your form to [DDS fax number].

If You Miss A Scheduled Appointment

If you fail to keep an appointment without notifying us, we may make a decision based on the evidence we already have in file. We may find that you are not eligible, or no longer eligible, for disability benefits.

If You Have Any Questions

If you have any questions about this letter, need to contact us about the appointment(s), or have feedback to share after the appointment(s), please call us at the number shown between [DDS office hours]. When you call or leave a message, please provide the Case ID: [case ID number], your name, and a call back number.

 

Thank you for your cooperation,

 

[Name]

[Phone number

[Fax number]

 

Enclosures:

Appointment Confirmation

Authorization to Release Consultative Examination Report (if enclosed)

Travel Reimbursement Form (if enclosed)

Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Statements

Multi-Language Insert (if enclosed)

SSA Publication No. 05-10087 (A Special Examination Is Needed for Your Disability Claim)

Return Envelope

 

B. CE appointment confirmation form

 

                                                                 AGENCY

                                                              LETTERHEAD

 

                                                                                                             Date: [Fill-in]

                                                                                                             Case ID: [Fill-in]    

Addressee Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City, State, ZIP Code

 

Check the boxes below to let us know that you will attend your appointment.

Call our office at [DDS phone number] immediately if you cannot attend, need additional assistance to attend, or if your address has changed.

Sign, date, and mail this form as soon as possible using the pre-addressed envelope provided. You may also fax your form to [DDS fax number].

Appointment Information

Provider Information

Date and Time

Type of Appointment

CE provider name

CE provider address

CE provider phone number (if required by state)

Weekday

Appointment date

Appointment time with time zone

CE procedure specialty type(s)

[_] I will attend this appointment.

 

[_] I will not attend this appointment.

 

Reason: __________________________________________________________________.

 

__________________                       ______________________

Your Signature                                   Date                  

 

C. Authorization to release CE report form

 

Appointment Information

Provider Information

Date and Time

Type of Appointment

CE provider name

CE provider address

CE provider phone number (if required by state)

Weekday

Appointment date

Appointment time with time zone

CE procedure specialty type(s)

 

I, [First Name] [Last name], authorize the Social Security Administration to send a copy of the consultative examination report(s) for the appointment(s) listed above to:

 

Healthcare Provider's Name: __________________________

Address Line 1: ____________________________________

Address Line 2: ____________________________________

City, State, ZIP code: ________________________________

Phone: _____________________ Fax: __________________

 

An individual may revoke his/her consent at any time with a written request.

 

Your Signature: ____________________________________

Current Address: ___________________________________

City, State, Zip code: ________________________________

Current Phone Number: ______________________________

Date: _____________________________________________

 

D. References

  • DI 22510.016: Claimant Consultative Examination (CE) Notice and Confirmation Procedures

  • DI 22510.017: Notifying Consultative Examination (CE) Source of Scheduled Appointment

  • DI 22510.019: Consultative Examination (CE) Appointment Notice Follow up and Reminder

  • DI 22510.020: Guidelines for Reviewing and Obtaining Corrected Consultative Examination (CE) Reports

  • DI 22510.065: Sending the CE Report to the Claimant’s Medical Source

  • DI 23007.010: A Reasonable Effort to Identify and Involve a Third Party in Claims Involving Failure to Cooperate and Insufficient Evidence

 

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NL 00705.745 - Consultative Examination (CE) Appointment Notice and Forms - 05/22/2023
Batch run: 05/22/2023
Rev:05/22/2023