Social Security Claims Representative for SSI and Medicaid Claims

Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq. was employed by the Social Security Administration as a Social Security Claims Representative, adjudicating claims for benefits under the Social Security, SSI, Medicare and Medicaid programs.

As a former Social Security Claims Representative, Mr. Vanarelli has years of experience adjudicating claims for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Denials of initial claims for Social Security and SSI disability benefits are common. However, with proper legal representation, over 60% of initial denials are reversed on appeal. Further, at both the federal level in the Medicare program and at the state level in the Medicaid program, government workers often deny benefits to which applicants are entitled. The Law Firm represents clients in the confusing administrative process to secure benefits.

Mr. Vanarelli has attained substantial experience with government benefit programs through his employment by the Social Security Administration as a Social Security Claims Representative.

Social Security Claims Representatives conduct interviews and help claimants develop their initial claims and appeals for Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability benefits, supplemental security income (SSI) benefits, and Medicare and Medicaid benefits. They are trained about and work in public benefits entitlement laws. They work with claimants to establish their initial and continuing eligibility for payment, assist claimants in filing for administrative appeals, adjudicate claims and authorize them for payment, provide referral services, and identify and investigate potential program abuse. Claims Representatives have contact with the public either by face-to-face interviews or by telephone. In these contacts, Claims Representatives obtain, clarify, and verify information which will be used to analyze claims and make decisions regarding entitlement to benefits.

Social Security Claims Representatives perform the following types of tasks:

• Review cases, applications, files, records, etc., to determine action to be taken.
• Analyze, summarize and/or review data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
• Assess client physical, mental, social or economic needs. Develop and implement plans to meet those needs.
• Decide upon the need for additional data, information, etc., and authorize the means necessary to obtain the required information.
• Identify and develop sources of evidence from claim folder application, the applicant, government sources, medical sources, district offices, private institutions, or employers, deciding the most effective way to procure such information.
• Schedule and/or coordinate appointments, meetings, or other activities; gathers materials and follow-up as needed.
• Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Make authorized adjustments and corrections to previously processed claims.
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Find, gather and collect information or data.

Additional Information

For additional information regarding Social Security Claims Representation, call us at 908-232-7400 or click here to contact us online.

Credentials: Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys >