The Social Security Administration ("SSA") is trying to ease the burden on claimants trying to access benefits by reducing the number of forms that require a wet signature. So far, SSA is allowing digital signatures on 30 forms. Most notably, SSA is allowing claimants to digitally sign the Authorization to Disclose Information to SSA form (aka as the SSA-827 form), a commonly used form that is required several times throughout the Social Security Disability Insurance ("SSDI") and Supplemental Security Income ("SSI") application and appeal processes.
For more information on SSA's digitalization improvements, check out SSA's press release from yesterday:
https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2024/#2024-09-05
Got a question about SSDI or SSI that you need us to answer? Please check out our website at www.westcoastdisability.com . We try to provide you with helpful information on our website that will allow you to successfully navigate the Social Security Disability process. Also, feel free to email me your questions at megan@westcoastdisability.com or call me at (800) 459-3017 x 101.
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