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SSA | RIN: 0960-AI22 | Publication ID: Spring 2023 |
Title: Changes to the Administrative Rules for Claimant Representation and Provisions for Direct Payment to Entities | |
Abstract:
We propose to update our regulations to reflect that we may authorize direct payment of representative fees to an entity itself, not only to representatives working for an entity, as required by the decision of the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Marasco & Nesselbush v. SSA. In accordance with the Marasco ruling, we propose a process for paying an entity directly, which involves requiring registration for all entities who wish to receive direct payment of assigned fees. We also propose several measures to standardize registration, appointment, and payment processes for all representatives who wish to be appointed on a claim, matter, or issue with us. These proposed changes will enable us to pay fees directly to entities in a timely and efficient manner. In addition to helping us implement the Marasco decision, these provisions will increase appointed representatives’ access to our electronic services, reduce delays, and thus improve program efficiencies for all representatives.” |
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Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1705 20 CFR 404.1707 20 CFR 404.1717 20 CFR 404.1725 20 CFR 404.1730 20 CFR 416.1505 20 CFR 416.1507 20 CFR 416.1517 20 CFR 416.1525 20 CFR 416.1530 20 CFR 422.515 ... (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5) 42 U.S.C. 406 |
Legal Deadline:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Mary Quatroche Director Social Security Administration 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 966-4794 Email: mary.quatroche@ssa.gov |