SSA
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- noun
- /ˌɛsˌɛˈeɪ/
- US
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SSA
- Finally, this part examines how certain current SSA policies have aggravated the concerns surrounding non-specialized MCs.
- SSA benefit
- SSA disability
- SSA regulations
Examples
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A reader trying to understand the bill would not think that a provision added to the SSA would apply beyond Medicare.
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The SSA was originally called the Social Security Board but was changed to the SSA in 1946.
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Please explain to us the purpose of the SSA.
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The SSA itself has noted a similar trend among SSI applications as well.
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From step two forward, the SSA official considers medical opinion evidence as it relates to the claimant's claim.
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When a claimant files a claim with the SSA regional office, the claim is sent to the DDS office in the claimant's state.
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For example, section 3022 added a new section, 1899, to the SSA and codified Medicare Accountable Care Organizations within that section.
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The SSA oversees the distribution of retirement benefits for millions of Americans.
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Many people rely on the SSA for disability benefits after an accident or illness.
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To apply for Social Security benefits, you must contact the SSA and complete the necessary forms.
Synonyms
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A United States government agency that gives retirement, disability, and survivor benefits
Surface Forms
Etymology
SSA is the short name for the Social Security Administration, the U.S. agency that manages Social Security payments. The name links social (meaning 'community help') and security (meaning 'financial safety'), so SSA is the place people go for retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.