What SSA is Doing & Not Doing

 Visit https://www.ssa.gov/  for official Social Security information.

https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/

Social Security Administration Statement:

 

"What workloads is SSA not doing during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Created: March 18, 2020

"We have suspended the following workloads until further notice:

• "We will not start or complete any current medical continuing disability reviews. If you have a medical continuing disability review pending, please do not request medical information from your doctors at this time. We will follow up with you for any medical evidence once the COVID-19 public health emergency subsides. 
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• "Where possible, we are suspending our processing and collection of overpayments. 
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• "We are not conducting organization or individual representative payee accountings. 
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• "We will not be able to process a third party requests for information, except from appointed representatives and representative payees 
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• "We will not process any Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests."

Let Them Know

In these days of Covid-19, just in case you become sick, make two lists:  (1) Health Contacts & (2) Medications.  Put them in an easy to notice place in your home.

HEALTH CONTACTS:  Write out the name and telephone number of your primary care physician or clinic and your insurance card numbers and a brief summary of any current health conditions.

MED LIST:   If you are taking medications, write out detailed instructions, copy from the prescription label.

List the medications (include prescriptions and over-the-counter vitamins, supplements, etc.) and where they are located. 

List the times per day when the medication is taken, whether it is before, after or with food or with a full glass of water or otherwise.

List how much of the medication is taken—whether any pill chopping or grinding is needed.

Do the same also if you are the caregiver for another and/or for any pets who are on medication.