This bill changes parts of titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act so that reconsideration is not required before a hearing. It adds language saying the Commissioner must provide a hearing if an applicant or individual requests one, and the Commissioner may not require reconsideration of an initial decision before that hearing. The change applies to any initial decision or determination about entitlement to benefits under title II or XVI made on or after 1 year after the date the bill becomes law.
If you receive an initial decision about benefits under title II (e.g., Social Security benefits) or title XVI (SSI), you could ask for a hearing without first going through a mandatory reconsideration step. This applies to initial decisions made at least one year after the bill becomes law. The bill text does not describe how hearings are scheduled or who will decide them.
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