Social Security Forms

Work Activity Report is used to to report work activity and work incentives for Title II beneficiaries. This form is the most important reporting form for Title II beneficiaries.

Request for Reconsideration is a used by beneficiaries to request that Social Security reconsider a decision that has been made on a claim. This form is used when a beneficiary wants to submit additional information to be considered.

Request for Waiver of Overpayment is a form used by beneficiaries to request that an overpayment be waived because the beneficiary was not at fault or it is used to set up payment plans for overpayments.

Statement of Claimant is a form that can be used to report any general information to Social Security. It is a narrative form.

Work Activity Questionnaire is a form that is given to and completed by employers of beneficiaries to determine whether or not a Title II beneficiary has a subsidy or special condition at work.

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Tapping In: Maryland’s Assistive Technology Financial Loan Program

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Listen Up: Maryland DDA’s Low Intensity Support Services Program Accepting Applications

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To commemorate this landmark birthday, we've re-published the open letter from Frank Bisignano, the agency's current commissioner. Today, we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security—a program that has stood as a pillarof economic security and dignity for...

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As You Were: VCU’s National Training and Data Center Re-opens

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VCU’s National Training and Data Center Closed Down

Benefits Counselors around the country received the news today that Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) was forced to close the National Training and Data Center (NTDC) on July 29. The brief announcement from Melanie Webb, Branch Chief of Employment Programs at...

Salt in the Wound: OBBBA and Cuts to Medicaid for Non- Citizens

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Suggestion Box: What Would You Like to Learn About?

Our avid readership out there may have been dismayed in recent weeks at the lack of new material on our blog but here’s a chance for you to give us some feedback so we can provide you with the information, facts and maybe an opinion or two on what’s happening out...