Non-Attorney Representative

A non-attorney representative is a person who assists with applicants with a Social Security Disability (SSDI) application. Also referred to as a disability advocate, they are required to pass a certification test demonstrating their understanding of the SSA’s rules and regulations, they are required to complete continuing education requirements to stay in good standing with SSA.

Non-attorney representatives help complete applications, gather supporting documentation, and can communicate with the SSA offices on your behalf. Non-attorney representatives can go all the way through the administrative appeals process.

They’re paid out of the back pay you receive once the disability claim is approved. A representative can carry out a number of tasks for you, and generally, they will start with an evaluation of your disability eligibility. You’ll be screened for both Social Security disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) since each has its own specific requirements.

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