Claims Specialist
Social Security Administration
Albuquerque, NM
09/21/05 - Current
Review, develop and adjudicate claims for Social Security Retirement, Spousal and Survivor benefits using knowledge of federal laws, programs, practices, methods and techniques sufficient to perform assignments independently using procedures that are conventional and apply to most situations.
Conduct interviews to obtain, clarify and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, spousal, survivors and health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income. Adjudicate claims for benefits and eligibility for one or more of these programs. Approve the selection of representative payees for individuals unable to handle their own benefits in complex and contested situations. Determine whether income is wages or self-employment income and whether it is covered under governing provisions.
Adjudicate claims for benefits and eligibility for one or more social insurance programs without further review. Decide and take appropriate action on all issues without regard to difficulty.