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Protecting Your Privacy: Understanding § 401.80 Accounting for Disclosures

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Are you curious about the laws that protect your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information? Look no further than section 401.80, which lays out the guidelines for accounting for disclosures of your records. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0080.htm As stated in this section, we are committed to maintaining a detailed record of all disclosures of your record […]

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Legal Authority of Parents or Guardians

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As per § 401.75 of the Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0075.htm A parent or legal guardian of any minor or an individual who has been declared incompetent can act on behalf of the minor or incompetent individual. This means that they will have the same rights and privileges as the individual they represent, except for certain

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How to Correct Your Social Security Record

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Understanding Section 401.65 https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0065.htm Section 401.65 of the Social Security Administration (SSA) outlines the process for correcting or amending your record if you believe it is inaccurate, incomplete, irrelevant, or unnecessary. This section is applicable to all records kept by the SSA except for earnings records, which have a separate correction process outlined in 20

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Access to Medical Records

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In this post, we will be discussing section 401.55 of the medical records procedures. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0055.htm Section 401.55 explains that as a patient, you have the right to access your medical records, including any psychological information that is being maintained. If you want to access your medical records, you must make a request in accordance with

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Verifying Your Identification.

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§ 401.45. Verifying your identity. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0045.htm § 401.45 is a government regulation that explains how to verify your identity when making a request for notification or access to a record from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA needs to make sure that they only provide sensitive information to the right person, so they require you to

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Understanding Your Right to Access Your Records: A Guide to Requesting Your Social Security Administration Records

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§ 401.40. How to get your own records. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0040.htm Section §401.40 outlines the process for an individual to request notification of or access to any record about themselves that is in an SSA system of records. The section specifies that a person may ask for information about themselves or someone for whom they are a parent

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How The Social Security Administration Protects Individuals’ Privacy?

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This section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is about the Privacy Act of 1974 and other responsibilities that Federal agencies must adhere to in order to protect individuals‘ privacy. Subpart B—The Privacy Act § 401.30. Privacy Act and other responsibilities.  https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0030.htm (a) The Privacy Act. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. §§ 552a,

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Glossary of Definitions

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The Code of Federal Regulations provides us with a lexicon of terms commonly used at Social Security disability proceedings. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0025.htm § 401.25. Terms defined. Access means making a record available to a subject individual. Act means the Social Security Act. Agency means the Social Security Administration. Commissioner means the Commissioner of Social Security. Disclosure means making a record about an individual available

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Prompt action is essential for maintaining your status as an “insured” individual for social security disability; failing to act quickly could result in the loss of your eligibility for SSDI benefits.

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The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. To be eligible for SSDI benefits, an individual must meet certain criteria, including having a disability that is expected to last for at least 12 months or result in death, and having worked a

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How can Social Security Advocate Help you with your Social Security disability case?

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A Social Security advocate can help you with your Social Security disability case in several ways: Assistance with the Application Process: A Social Security advocate can help you complete your Social Security Disability application and ensure that all necessary information is provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) in a timely manner. Representation at Hearings:

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