Free SSA-546 Worker's Compensation/Public Disability Questionnaire - Federal

Social Security Administration

Form Approved OMB No. 0960-0247

WORKERS' COMPENSATION/PUBLIC DISABILITY BENEFIT QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME OF WORKER SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

PRIVACY ACT/PAPERWORK ACT NOTICE: Your responses to this request is voluntary; however, failure to provide all or part of the requested information could prevent an accurate and timely decision on this claim and could affect your Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration uses the information you furnish to determine the effect of your worker's compensation or other public disability benefit on your Social Security disability insurance benefits, as provided in section 224 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 424). The information on this form may be disclosed by the Social Security Administration to another person or agency for the following purposes: (1) to assist the Social Security Administration in establishing the right of a beneficiary to Social Security benefits; (2) to facilitate statistical research and audit activities necessary to assure the integrity and improvement of the Social Security programs; and (3) to comply with laws requiring the exchange of information between the Social Security Administration and another agency. We may also use the information you give us when we match records by computer. Matching programs compare our records with those of other Federal, State, or local government agencies. Many agencies may use matching programs to find or prove that a person qualifies for benefits paid by the Federal government. The law allows us to do this even if you do not agree to it. These and other reasons why information about you may be used or given out are explained in the Federal Register. If you want to learn more about this, contact any Social Security Office. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement - This information collection meets the requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507, as amended by Section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. We estimate that it will take about 12.5 minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions. SEND OR BRING THE COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE. The office is listed under U. S. Government agencies in your telephone directory or you may call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You may send comments on our time estimate above to: SSA, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. Send only comments relating to our time estimate to this address, not the completed form.

1. What type of benefit are you receiving, did you receive or do you expect to receive in connection with your disability? WORKERS' COMPENSATION: PUBLIC DISABILITY BENEFITS: Workers' Compensation - State (including) Civil Service Disability or Federal Employees' Reoccupational disease payments) tirement System (FERS) Disability Benefits Black Lung Benefits Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Federal Employees' Compensation (FECAworkers' compensation for Federal employees) Other: State Temporary Disability Payments Federal, State or Local Government Employee Disability Benefits

2. For each benefit checked. above, enter the claim number, employer, insurance carrier and date of injury/illness.3 TYPE OF BENEFIT CLAIM NUMBER EMPLOYER INSURANCE CARRIER DATE OF INJURY/ILLNESS

3. Indicate the State in which you worked when these benefits began or, if workers' compensation is one of the benefits involved, the State in which the injury occurred.

STATE

4. If you are receiving one of the public disability benefits listed in item 1, were Social Security taxes always paid on your earnings? (If "No," explain. For example, you were a federal, State or local government employee whose Yes No earnings were not covered or were not always covered by Social Security.)

5. Indicate the status of your claim for workers' compensation or other public disability benefits. If you are receiving more than one type of benefit, indicate the status of each claim. Filed for Benefits, or Intend to File but not yet Entitled Filed for Benefits, but Claim was Denied Claim Denied; Appeal Pending (if appeal is pending, give date you expect a decision.) Date If a., b., or c. is checked, go on to Item 11 (signature block). If d., e., or f. is checked, complete the remainder of the form. 6. How are (or were) those disability payments made? Weekly Monthly Every Two Weeks Other (Explain):

a. b. c.

d. e. f.

Currently Receiving Benefits Received Payments in the Past but not Presently Receiving Them Other (e.g., lump-sum payment) Explain:

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7. a. List the amount(s) and the period(s) of time for which those disability benefits were made. (if only lump-sum payment was made, see item 8.) TYPE OF BENEFIT AMOUNT FROM TO

b. If those payments have stopped, indicate the reason: Lump-Sum Settlement Pending Permanent Rating Pending c. Do you expect those payments to begin again? Yes Appeal Pending Other (Explain in item 10, "Remarks") No IF "YES", WHEN (Date) Yes (If "Yes", complete item 9) b. Gross Amount(s) $ c. The lump sum represents: $
(1) MEDICAL EXPENSES OF

8. Have you ever received or been awarded a lump-sum settlement (including "compromise and release" or similar type of settlement)? 9. Lump-sum payment: a. Date(s) settlement(s) or award(s) made

No

per week for
(2) ATTORNEY FEES OF

weeks beginning
(3) RELATED EXPENSES OF

d. The amount shown in 9.b. (Gross amount) includes: $ 10. Remarks: $ $

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AND SIGN BELOW I agree to report if I apply for or begin to receive a workers' compensation (including black lung benefits) or a public disability benefit or the amount that I am receiving changes or stops, or I receive a lump-sum settlement. I understand that such benefits may affect my Social Security payments or result in an overpayment which I may have to pay back. I declare under penalty of perjury that I have examined all the information on this form, and on any accompanying statements or forms, and it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that anyone who knowingly gives a false or misleading statement about a material fact in this information, or causes someone else to do so, commits a crime and may be sent to prison, or may face other penalties, or both. SIGNATURE OF PERSON MAKING STATEMENT
SIGNATURE (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name) (Write in Ink) DATE TELEPHONE NUMBERS(S) at which you may be contacted during the day

SIGN HERE
MAILING ADDRESS (Number Street, Apt. No., P.O. Box., Rural Route) CITY AND STATE

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ZIP CODE

Witnesses are required ONLY if this form has been signed by mark (X) above. If signed by mark (X), two witnesses to the signing who know the person requesting reconsideration must sign below, giving their full addresses.
(1) SIGNATURE OF WITNESS ADDRESS (Number and Street, City, State and ZIP Code) (2) SIGNATURE OF WITNESS ADDRESS (Number and Street, City, State and ZIP Code)

FORM SSA-546 (6-2004) EF (09-2007)