Social Security Appeals Process Reform Act of 1993

Summary

Social Security Appeals Process Reform Act of 1993 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct an evidentiary hearing with an applicant for disability benefits prior to making any decision regarding the applicant's claim for such benefits. Eliminates the reconsideration level of appeal. Requires the Secretary to make every reasonable effort to ensure that the applicant's case folder contains all relevant medical records as well as a statement from the applicant and any statements from family and friends describing the applicant's disability in order to make a disability determination.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 1993

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  Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 1993

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 January 1993

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