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<h1 id="top-of-page" class="h1-heading"><strong>Representing Claimants</strong></h1>
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Representatives have been appointed by a claimant to act on their behalf to access their Social Security record,
filing status, and assist with the claim and appeal process.
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This is different from a Representative Payee. <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/payee/">Learn more about being a Representative Payee</a> if you are trying
to assist someone with the benefits they are currently receiving.
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Changes to the Administrative Rules for
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We revised our regulations consistent with the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in
Marasco &amp; Nesselbush, LLP v. Collins, 6 F.4th 150 (1st Cir.2021).
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Application period for the 2025 EDPNA examination begins February 1, 2025
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We are holding the 2025 EDPNA examination from June 4 through June 7, 2025, utilizing online proctors.
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Register to be a representative
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You must register to be an appointed representative with SSA before you can be selected to assist a claimant.
<a href="https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0203913001" class="highlight-text-span">
Learn more about Registration, Affiliation, Direct Payment, and Annual Tax Statement
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Sign up or update registration information
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Complete form SSA-1699 to <br />
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Sign up and register yourself as an appointed representative with SSA
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Update your information (e.g. change of address)
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View your registration and business information
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Access the Appointed Representative (AR) Portal to view registration information. Available to
registered representatives.
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Become an eligible for direct pay non-attorney (EDPNA)
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EDPNA qualification allows you to become eligible for direct pay as a non-attorney.
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Getting started with a claim or appeal
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Learn how to get appointed as a representative and file an initial claim or appeal.
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Appointment of representation SSA-1696
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Form SSA-1696 will appoint you as a representative on a claim or update your appointment information.
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Fee agreement SSA-1693
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A fee agreement is used to formalize the fee arrangement between representatives and claimants.
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File a claim
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File a new claim for disability, retirement or Supplemental Security Income.
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<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/apply">Apply for benefits</a>
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File an appeal
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Requests for a disability or non-medical appeals must be received within 60 days of when your client
receives our decision.
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<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/apply/appeal-decision-we-made">Appeal a decision we made</a>
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Manage a claim or appeal
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Get updates, schedule appointments, and complete other tasks to manage an existing claim.
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Access electronic client folder
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Uses Electronic Records Express Appointed Representative Services (ERE ARS) to view, download or
upload files to the electronic client folder.
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Use Electronic Records Express Appointed Representative Services (ERE ARS) to view and download
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Access the Appointed Representative (AR) Portal to view a list of your clients.
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If you do not wish to appear at a hearing and you want to request that the judge make a decision based solely on the
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View past fee payments
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Access the Appointed Representative (AR) Portal to view a list of your clients.
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Withdrawal as representative and provide intention for your fee.
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Use SSA-1696-SUP2 to withdraw an appointment and to indicate whether you are waiving a fee or will file a fee petition.
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Fee agreement SSA-1693
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