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H.R. 8478 (119th Congress)Committee
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To amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to make the reconsideration review process optional.

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Based on the bill's title, this legislation would amend the Social Security Act to make the reconsideration review process optional for beneficiaries seeking to appeal Social Security Administration decisions. Currently, reconsideration is a mandatory step in the appeals process for both Social Security retirement/disability benefits (Title II) and Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI). The bill would allow beneficiaries to bypass this step if they choose to do so.

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