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Understanding How Currently Insured Status is Determined: An Overview of § 404.120

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This blog post explains the Social Security Administration’s guidelines for determining whether someone is currently insured. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0120.htm To be currently insured, a person must have earned at least 6 quarters of coverage (QCs) during the 13-quarter period that ends with the quarter in which they die, become entitled to disability insurance benefits, or become entitled […]

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Understanding the Social Security Table for Determining Quarters of Coverage: § 404.115

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Learn how to determine the number of quarters of coverage you need to be fully insured by using the Social Security Table found in § 404.115. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0115.htm This table shows the number of quarters of coverage required based on the worker’s birth year and gender, as well as the worker’s age at the time of death.

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Understanding Social Security’s Fully Insured Status for Certain Employees of Private Nonprofit Organizations, § 404.112

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Description: This section, § 404.112, outlines the requirements for employees of private nonprofit organizations to be considered fully insured under Social Security. If an employee is age 55 or over on January 1, 1984, and meets the specified requirements, they will be considered fully insured. The number of quarters of coverage (QCs) required varies based on

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Understanding How Social Security Determines Fully Insured Status, § 404.110

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Are you confused about how the Social Security Administration determines if you are fully insured? https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0110.htm Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It can be a complex process, but understanding how it works is important for receiving the benefits you deserve. In this blog post, we will break down § 404.110, which describes how the number of

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Understanding Insured Status and Quarters of Coverage under Social Security § 404.101.

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Are you wondering if you have insured status under the social security program? / https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0101.htm Look no further than § 404.101. This section of the Social Security Administration’s regulations explains what it means to have insured status and how you can become fully or currently insured. It also outlines how your insured status is essential

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§ 404.2: General Definitions and Use of Terms in Social Security Regulations

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Part 404 of the Social Security Administration regulations includes general definitions and terms used throughout the Act. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0002.htm This section defines terms related to the Act and regulations, such as the Commissioner, Appeals Council, Administrative Law Judge, and Administrative Appeals Judge. The definitions also cover miscellaneous terms such as certification, benefits, lump sum, attainment of

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Understanding the Regulations in Part 404 of the Social Security Administration

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Part 404 of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Regulations No. 4 relates to the provisions of title II of the Social Security Act. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0001.htm This part has 22 subparts that cover various aspects of the Act and its amendments over the years. Subparts A through E cover general definitions, quarters of coverage, insured status requirements,

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Understanding SSA Certification of Records Pursuant to § 403.155

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As an advocate, it is essential to understand the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) certification process for records disclosed pursuant to 20 CFR parts 401 and 402, and this part. Section 403.155 of the Code of Federal Regulations outlines the process for requesting and obtaining certified copies of SSA records. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/403/403-0155.htm Under § 403.155, the SSA

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Understanding the Special Definitions of § 403.110

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These definitions are critical in determining the scope and limitations of legal proceedings involving the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its employees. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/403/403-0110.htm The following definitions apply to this section: Application: A written request for testimony that conforms to the requirements of § 403.120. Employee: Includes any person employed in any capacity by SSA, currently

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Understanding Waiver or Reduction of FOIA Fees in the Public Interest

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Welcome to our blog! Today, we’ll be discussing the criteria for waiving or reducing fees for FOIA requests when it is in the public interest. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/402/402-0185.htm Let’s break down the two tests that must be met for a waiver or reduction: 1. Public Interest Test Disclosure must significantly contribute to public understanding of government operations

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