In order to make an inquiry on a constituent’s
behalf with the Social
Security Administration (SSA), Senator Kyl must have permission
from the constituent in the form of a signed Privacy
Act Consent form from the constituent or a friend or a family
member who has power-of-attorney. An inquiry can be made concerning
the status of a claim filed with the SSA, non-receipt of benefit
payments, or other problems.
The
Social Security Administration web page provides information on
benefits and services offered by the agency. There you can find
helpful information and publications
on disability benefits, retirement benefits, survivors benefits,
Supplemental Security Income, the hearings and appeals process,
work and earnings, and instructions on how
to apply for common SSA benefits. This site also provides
information in Spanish.
In October 1999, the SSA began sending out Social
Security Statements to workers 25 years old and older who are
not yet receiving benefits. If you have received one of these
statements and have questions, check out the SSA’s “My
Statement” page.
The SSA has the responsibility of enrolling people
who are turning 65 into Medicare and for collecting Medicare premiums.
For any other information about Medicare, try the official Medicare
web page or the Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services site.
Information about the history
of the SSA is also available on the site.
If you have questions not answered on the SSA web
page, you can contact the agency at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your
local SSA
office.
“I submitted a claim for disability benefits
several months ago, but I haven’t heard anything from the
SSA in quite a while.”
Senator Kyl can inquire with the SSA or with Disability
Determination Services, the state agency that does the medical
reviews for disability claims, about the status of the claim.
“The Social Security Administration is taking
too long to process my claim. Can Senator Kyl tell them to get
moving on my case?”
Senator Kyl can request expedited processing (using
the agency's established procedures), if there is a genuine emergency.
Under other circumstances it would not be fair for him to ask
the agency to process your claim ahead of all the others filed
before yours.
“My case has been pending at the Office
of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) for a long time. Can Senator Kyl
ask the OHA to make a decision on my case?”
The rules of the Senate prevent Senator Kyl from
intervening in any appeal proceeding. He can inquire about the
status of the appeal and request to be notified when a final decision
has been made.
"The Social Security Administration (SSA) says
I received an overpayment of $3000. I don't understand why I must
return this money. They are stopping my checks until all the money
is repaid. I need my Social Security check to pay my rent and
food. Can Senator Kyl help me?"
Senator Kyl can help you get an explanation
of the overpayment. If money is due to the SSA, he can help you
to work out a repayment plan with the Social Security Administration.
If you meet SSA's regulations, you may qualify for a waiver of
the requirement to return the overpayment.
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