Appeal Your Non-Medical Decisions Online
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: December 12, 2016
Social Security has a new way for you to conduct business with us online. You no longer need to visit our offices or call us to appeal a denial or adverse action related to your benefits. Beginning December 10, 2016, you can file an appeal online for non-medical issues, even if you live outside the United States. Examples of non-medical appeals include those for overpayments and Medicare premium rates.
The online appeals application is simple, convenient, and secure; it guides you through every step of the process. From outlining your rights to an appeal, to publications on the appeals process, a fair review of your case is right at your fingertips. The online application also lets you upload supporting documentation and save your submission.
Submitting your appeal and necessary documents online will save time and can help expedite the decision. Here are some things you’ll need when you’re ready to submit an appeal:
- Notice date or receipt from Social Security that explains what adverse action you wish to appeal; and
- Supporting documentation you wish to add to your request for appeal.
You can learn more about our appeals process by reading our publication Your Right To Question The Decision Made On Your Claim.
Social Security is constantly looking for ways to make our services accessible and readily available when you need them. It’s part of our commitment to delivering excellent service and providing you with more options, like an online appeal, to conduct your business.
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Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications
Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications
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michael g.
I disagree with the monthly 2019 Medicare Part B premium you are proposing. $433.40
I do not have Medicare Part D and yet there is a proposed monthly deduction of $70.90.
I would like to make an appointment with an agent in your Fountain Valley office to discuss these issues.
R.F.
Hello Michael. The Medicare program, is managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You can call them at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY, 1-877-486-2048). Or call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Thanks!
For specific questions about your case, call 1-800-772-1213, M-F between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and ask a representative to assist you, or you can contact your local office directly. Hope this information helps!
Thanks!
Louis A.
Why did my medical go up so much.I am on a fix income trying to pay all my bills and medical bills and your deducing so much from my SS check.
R.F.
Hello Louis. The Medicare program, is managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Please visit the Medicare website to learn about programs available to assist people with low income to pay for Medicare expenses.
Also, many states have programs to help with Medicare -premium- payments. You can find out about them by calling your State Medical Assistance Office. To get the local phone number, call CMS at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY, 1-877-486-2048). Thanks!
paul b.
appeal XXibXXXX-a income inflated due sale of rental property with capital gains in the amount of 89,130. location XXX g st,, wheatland ca
Lynn B.
Referencing your letter dated November 21, 2018; BNC#181B750B91125-A: how much Medicare will charge me. Medicare is gaging my Medicare Part B premium from my 2017 income, not 2018. I did not work in 2018 and probably had an income of around $4,000.00. it is quite a hefty premium of $352.20 and I need to reduce it. How do I do that? Thank you.
Linda W.
In 2017 I settled my mother’s estate, transferring her investments to my name for distribution to heirs according to her directive. The distribution went to the heirs, and I paid the tax liability on the dividends of the estate. That transfer of assets appeared on my 2017 taxes. It is a one time thing. How can I adjust this increase in my Medicare Part B premium of $297.90, plus the increase in the Medicare part D premium of $70.90 for a total of $368.80 per month or $4,425.60 for the year. This means $4,425.60 less in my 2019 checks. I am in good health and use no meds. So I am frustrated by this increase, for a one time occurrence by a healthy individual.
V.V.
Hi Linda, thank you for using our blog. To determine if you’ll pay higher premiums, Social Security uses the most recent federal tax return the IRS provides to us. If you must pay higher premiums, we use a sliding scale to make the adjustments, based on your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI). Your MAGI is your total adjusted gross income and tax-exempt interest income.
For details regarding an appeal, check out the factsheet: What You Can Do if You Think Your Medicare Income-Related Premium is Incorrect.
Margaret L.
I received a letter indicating an increase in my Medicare Part B premium/IRMAA based on my 2017 tax return.
I have visited my local (Cherry Hill, NJ) Social Security office to file an appeal based on a life-changing event that lowered my MAGI to the lowest level. I retired from my employment on May 4, 2018, and my income has been 0 since that time. I supplied my local office with the necessary forms and documentation. Sincere thanks for your consideration.
Kenneth N.
Hello, I received my SSA benefits statement for 2019 in there is a IRMAA adjustment based on my 2017 income. I sold a investment property which increased my income by a substantial amount, could this be a one time event and do I have the ability to appeal the decision
thank you
V.V.
Hi Kenneth, thank you for using our blog. To determine if you’ll pay higher premiums, Social Security uses the most recent federal tax return the IRS provides to us. If you must pay higher premiums, we use a sliding scale to make the adjustments, based on your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI). Your MAGI is your total adjusted gross income and tax-exempt interest income.
For details regarding an appeal, check out the factsheet: What You Can Do if You Think Your Medicare Income-Related Premium is Incorrect.
Evelyn L.
you can save the taxpayers a lot of money by not sending changes in the formulary to everyone. You can tell your computer to send changes only to those who are currently taken the medicines or medicines related to the ones for which the formulary has changes. Some of the other pages sent out periodically can also be omitted.
Stephen B.
My plant closed and I am not working
Phelisa B.
Hello i put an appeal in online havnt heard anything yet.just wanted to know if someone saw it yet