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Social Security Request for Reconsideration

Official owner Social Security Administration

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Issued by
Social Security Administration
Form number
SSA-561
Last checked
Sep 30, 2026
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Opens the copy posted by Social Security Administration. Revision shown on our record: Aug 2025. Before using it, confirm the form number and revision match.

Request review of an initial determination at the reconsideration stage; the notice determines the correct route.

What problem this helps solve

Request review of an initial determination at the reconsideration stage; the notice determines the correct route.

Who completes it: Claimant or recognized representative.

What this does not prove

Official instructions and the person's notice control; an application is not an eligibility or approval decision.

Dated source check

Official destination checked

Maintained form page and PDF read. Form SSA-56108-2025 UF discontinues prior editions; normalized date has month precision.

Last checked Sep 30, 2026. A working link does not establish the current edition, suitability, agency acceptance, or service availability.

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1. Check that this route fits

Stage and purpose
Reconsideration after an initial determination
Who completes it
Claimant or recognized representative.
Jurisdiction
United States
Application mode
Online; Print and mail; In person

2. Prepare before starting

  • Read the decision notice to confirm stage and deadline.

Documents named by the source

  • Decision notice and reasons for disagreement.
  • Medical appeals may also require SSA-827 and updated disability information.
Fees and fee waivers
UNKNOWN — no filing fee stated in checked form.
Account
Online identity/account requirements vary; paper route is available.
Appointment
UNKNOWN — call SSA for office arrangements.
Signature
Current SSA-561 says claimant signature is optional. Other documents and online attestations have their own requirements.
Third-party certification or assessment
Unknown — confirm any certification, referral, or assessment with the official owner.

3. Follow official submission instructions

Read official instructions
  • Online medical/nonmedical reconsideration route
  • Mail or deliver to local SSA office; agency page supplies office lookup

4. Get help or an accommodation

Languages: English source read; other versions UNKNOWN.

Accessibility: External source conformance was not evaluated; request agency assistance for an inaccessible process.

5. Know the supported next step

  • Keep submission confirmation and a copy of the request.
  • Follow SSA evidence requests and decision notice.

Restrictions and unresolved details

  • Medical cessation of benefits uses another reconsideration form identified by SSA.
  • A request does not establish timely receipt or a favorable decision.

Official instructions and the person's notice control; an application is not an eligibility or approval decision.

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Official title
Social Security Request for Reconsideration
Form number
SSA-561
Program
Social Security appeal
Jurisdiction
United States
Revision / edition
Aug 2025
Who completes it
Claimant or recognized representative.
Signature
Current SSA-561 says claimant signature is optional. Other documents and online attestations have their own requirements.
Submission methods
Online medical/nonmedical reconsideration route, Mail or deliver to local SSA office; agency page supplies office lookup
Supporting documents
  • • Decision notice and reasons for disagreement.
  • • Medical appeals may also require SSA-827 and updated disability information.
Languages
English source read; other versions UNKNOWN.
Accessibility
External source conformance was not evaluated; request agency assistance for an inaccessible process.

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