Does Social Security get in touch with you by phone?
CONTACTING SOCIAL SECURITY We are available to assist you by telephone, mail, or at www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/ through the internet. Our toll-free number is 1-800-772-1213. Teleservice representatives are on duty to answer your calls between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Does the office of Social Security call you?
Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money. We may call you in some situations, but will never: Threaten you.
How do I stop national disability calls?
You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register. You can also register at add your personal wireless phone number to the national Do-Not-Call list donotcall.gov.
How do I know if it is really Social Security calling me?
You can call Social Security’s customer service line at 800-772-1213 to confirm whether a communication purporting to be from SSA is real.
What triggers a CDR?
A CDR can be triggered if you begin earning too much money from working (the SSA checks whether you are making over the SGA amount during periodic “redeterminations”), unless you are enrolled in a return-to-work plan for disability recipients.
Can your SSN be suspended?
“Social Security numbers do not get suspended,” the Federal Trade Commission said. “This is just a variation of a government imposter scam that’s after your SSN, bank account number, or other personal information.
Should I worry about a CDR?
As long as you are continuing to see your doctors and receive treatments, your condition has not improved and you are not working, there is virtually nothing to worry about. These reviews are typically only conducted every three or every seven years, depending on the severity of your condition.
What happens after a CDR?
Once you send in this report, the SSA will conduct a full medical review of your case. In some cases, beneficiaries who initially received the short-form mailer will be flagged for a CDR. They will then receive the longer Continuing Disability Review Report, and have to undergo a full medical review.