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What actions can a representative take on behalf of a claimant with the Social
Security Administration (SSA)?
A) Submit applications, represent claimants in hearings, and communicate with
the SSA on their behalf
B) Make final decisions on claims
C) Disburse Social Security benefits
D) Modify SSA regulations ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
A representative can submit applications, represent claimants in hearings, and
communicate with the SSA on their behalf.
Is a representative allowed to represent a claimant at a Social Security hearing,
and what is their role during the hearing?
A) Yes, a representative can represent the claimant, providing evidence, cross-
examining witnesses, and presenting arguments
B) No, representatives can only submit paperwork
,C) Yes, but they can only observe the proceedings
D) Yes, but they cannot speak during the hearing ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------A
A representative is allowed to represent a claimant at a Social Security hearing,
providing evidence, cross-examining witnesses, and presenting arguments.
What are some limitations on the authority of a representative in Social Security
proceedings?
A) A representative cannot make final determinations on claims
B) A representative cannot represent a claimant in criminal court
C) A representative cannot file multiple applications for the same benefit
D) A representative cannot communicate with SSA officials directly ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
A representative cannot make final determinations on claims.
Can a representative submit documents on behalf of a claimant to the SSA, and
what is required for this to happen?
A) Yes, with proper authorization from the claimant using Form SSA-1696
B) No, only the claimant can submit documents
C) Yes, without any authorization
, D) No, representatives can only submit documents during hearings ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
A representative can submit documents on behalf of a claimant to the SSA with
proper authorization from the claimant using Form SSA-1696.
How does a representative communicate with the SSA on behalf of a claimant?
A) They communicate directly with SSA officials, following the authorization
process
B) They communicate through intermediaries
C) They can only communicate in person at SSA offices
D) They are not allowed to communicate with the SSA ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------A
A representative communicates directly with SSA officials, following the
authorization process.
If a claimant wants to revoke the authority of a representative, what must they
do?
A) Submit a written notice to the SSA or appoint a new representative
B) Inform the SSA via telephone
C) Provide verbal notice to the representative
Questions and Correct Answers |
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What actions can a representative take on behalf of a claimant with the Social
Security Administration (SSA)?
A) Submit applications, represent claimants in hearings, and communicate with
the SSA on their behalf
B) Make final decisions on claims
C) Disburse Social Security benefits
D) Modify SSA regulations ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
A representative can submit applications, represent claimants in hearings, and
communicate with the SSA on their behalf.
Is a representative allowed to represent a claimant at a Social Security hearing,
and what is their role during the hearing?
A) Yes, a representative can represent the claimant, providing evidence, cross-
examining witnesses, and presenting arguments
B) No, representatives can only submit paperwork
,C) Yes, but they can only observe the proceedings
D) Yes, but they cannot speak during the hearing ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------A
A representative is allowed to represent a claimant at a Social Security hearing,
providing evidence, cross-examining witnesses, and presenting arguments.
What are some limitations on the authority of a representative in Social Security
proceedings?
A) A representative cannot make final determinations on claims
B) A representative cannot represent a claimant in criminal court
C) A representative cannot file multiple applications for the same benefit
D) A representative cannot communicate with SSA officials directly ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
A representative cannot make final determinations on claims.
Can a representative submit documents on behalf of a claimant to the SSA, and
what is required for this to happen?
A) Yes, with proper authorization from the claimant using Form SSA-1696
B) No, only the claimant can submit documents
C) Yes, without any authorization
, D) No, representatives can only submit documents during hearings ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
A representative can submit documents on behalf of a claimant to the SSA with
proper authorization from the claimant using Form SSA-1696.
How does a representative communicate with the SSA on behalf of a claimant?
A) They communicate directly with SSA officials, following the authorization
process
B) They communicate through intermediaries
C) They can only communicate in person at SSA offices
D) They are not allowed to communicate with the SSA ---------CORRECT ANSWER--
---------------A
A representative communicates directly with SSA officials, following the
authorization process.
If a claimant wants to revoke the authority of a representative, what must they
do?
A) Submit a written notice to the SSA or appoint a new representative
B) Inform the SSA via telephone
C) Provide verbal notice to the representative
