SSA-L8553 - Current

Form SSA-L8553 (03-2018)
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF QUALITY REVIEW

OMB No. 0960-0189

Date:

Claim Number:

Dear
Each month the Social Security Administration (SSA) asks a few people, who get
benefit payments, to help us make sure we pay everyone the correct amount of
money. We picked you this month by chance, not for any other reason.
To make sure you receive the correct amount, I would like to telephone you at
your home on
at
.
I am with the Office of Quality Review, which is a special reviewing section in
SSA, and is separate from the office that processed your claim. If you would like
to verify that this is a legitimate letter, you can call SSA. The national toll-free
number is (800) 772-1213.

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What Will Happen When I Call You
I will identify myself by name as shown at the bottom of this letter.
I will ask you some questions about your benefits. The Social Security Act that allows
this review is enclosed.

How You Can Get Ready For My Call
I have enclosed a form with the items checked that you should have available when I call.
You may have a friend or relative present to help you during my call.

Please Return the Enclosed Form to Me

Please complete and sign forms SSA 8552 and SSA 2935-U3, and mail them to me in
the enclosed envelope. You do not need a stamp.
If you have any questions, you may call me at my office between
My telephone number is

Enclosures:
SSA-8552
SSA-2935-U3
SSA-85
Envelope

. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Quality Reviewer

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Form SSA-L8553 (03-2018)

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