

If none of these options are adequate, blind or visually impaired persons may request another accommodation.

Our notices generally state the following:Īny action we plan to take or decision we’ve made and the reason Īny change in your benefit status or payment amount and the starting date of the change We will send a notice whenever we must tell you about activity on your case.įor example, if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and changes in your living arrangement, other income, or resources affect your benefit amount, you will receive a notice each time your benefit amount changes. We send you a notice before we make a change to your benefit amount or eligibility. Whenever we send you a notice, it is because there is something you should know or do about your claim, benefit status or benefit amount. We also send notices that may ask you to call or come into the office, or to send information or documents. Inform you of your rights and responsibilities, and describe what you can do if you disagree with our decisions. We use notices to tell you our decisions, Notices are one of the main ways that we communicate with the public. Social Security’s internet link, toll-free telephone number and the address for your local field office. Understanding SSI Home Page / Understanding Supplemental Security Income Social Security Notices and Letters SOCIAL SECURITY NOTICES AND LETTERSĪ Social Security notice will have the following features:Ī heading that always includes the agency name usually the name of the Social Security program, and the type of notice.
