POMS Reference

GN 03501: Acquiescence Rulings - General

TN 4 (08-03)

A. Policy

Inquiries must be dealt with sensitively and responses given only after careful consideration.

B. Procedure

Handle inquiries as follows:

If the inquirer... then the responder will...

wants a copy of an existing AR

comply with the request.

wants to know if an AR has been or will be prepared

check compilation of ARs; if AR is present, comply with request. If it is not present, refer inquiries as follows:

  • if the teleservice center receives the inquiry, refer it to the FO/DDS;

  • if the FO/DDS receives the inquiry, refer it to the Regional Office;

  • if OCO (Office of Central Operations) receives the inquiry, refer it to the Division Program Analyst;

  • if a PSC (Payment Service Center) receives the inquiry, refer it to the Reconsideration Reviewer or if a disability issue, the Disability Examiner.

believes SSA has overlooked or misconstrued a circuit court decision and that an AR is necessary

refer as above.

wants information on AR process

answer if you can; otherwise refer as above.

Previous:
Up:
GN 035: Acquiescence Rulings
Next: