A Closer Look at Claims & Payments Processing

Event Description

Deadline to Register: March 15, 2019

The Social Security & Disability Section Council along with one of the Minnesota local Social Security Offices is pleased to present a program to answer questions regarding payment processing and other issues. This program hopes to provide a respectful dialogue between the local office and SSD attorneys and representatives through increased understanding of processes.

Social Security trainers will discuss SSA’s eligibility requirements, monthly benefits and how a claimant’s backpay is processed. We will talk about the SSA Field Office and the Payment Center(PC) and how the PC handles attorney fees and other specific workloads. 

We will also discuss the specifics of completing an application and common errors committed by claimants and representatives as well as tips on what representatives and claimants can do to prevent delays. They will tell us the most common reasons why payments may be delayed.
SSA’s online services, online applications and the claimants online My Social Security Account will also be covered. 

Registration starting at 1:45 pm. CLE Program from 2:00-4:00 pm. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Presenters:

Brian Rudolph, Public Affairs and Training Representative, St. Paul Office

Emily Lenz-Seiser, former Supervisor and Technical expert, Minneapolis Office. Emily has vast experience in processing RSDI cases but also concentrates on internet claims from 3rd party representatives.

CLE Credits:

2.0 Standard CLE Credits Approved | Event Code: 269885

Cost:

SSD Law Section Member:  Free
MSBA Member not in the section:  $10
Non-MSBA Member:  $15
Law Student: Free
New Admittee (Attorneys Admitted to the Minnesota Bar after January 1, 2018): Free

Join the Social Security Disability Law Section: Click here to add the section to your membership. Non-attorneys who are not eligible for membership in the MSBA can join the Social Security Disability Law Section. Details are available here.

Remote Participation: 

Remote participation via webcast is available. Please indicate this option when registering. Instructions will be emailed to you the week day prior to the CLE. 

Want more information about the Social Security & Disability Section? 
To register with a check, please mail in this registration form.
Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.
Questions? Contact Kara Haro | 612-278-6329

The MSBA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify Kara Haro via phone or email: kharo@mnbar.org.  Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.

 

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DATE
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
TIME

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

VENUE
Minnesota State Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall #380
Minneapolis, MN 55402