1612. Advance Notice from SSA of Proposed Selection

1612.1 How is notice made of a proposed decision?

When we decide to make representative payment and to name a payee, we send the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) an advance notice of our proposed actions. The notice tells the person why we plan to name a representative payee and who that payee will be.

1612.2 Can the beneficiary object to the proposed decisions?

Yes, the notice advises the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) that they have the right to protest our decision if he or she objects to either our decision to pay benefits through a representative payee or who we selected as payee.

1612.3 What happens if there is an objection?

If the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) objects to either proposed action, he or she may:

1. Review the evidence; and

2. Submit any additional evidence.

If there is an objection, we will review the proposed determination, consider any additional information received, and issue our determination. If the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) objects to either decision, he or she may request a reconsideration.

1612.4 What happens if there is no objection?

If the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) does not object to the proposed actions, we issue the decision.

1612.5 Can objections be raised after the decision is made?

Yes. If the beneficiary (or the individual acting on his or her behalf) is dissatisfied, he or she has 60 days from the date of our decision to request a reconsideration.

Last Revised: Jul. 12, 2005