{"id":694,"date":"2013-09-27T18:10:02","date_gmt":"2013-09-27T18:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newlindisability.com\/?p=694"},"modified":"2023-09-11T11:44:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T17:44:11","slug":"social-security-administration-employee-charged-in-connection-to-illegal-processing-fee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newlindisability.com\/blog\/social-security-administration-employee-charged-in-connection-to-illegal-processing-fee\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security Administration Employee Charged In Connection To Illegal “Processing Fee”"},"content":{"rendered":"
For those who do not have enough resources for income to support themselves and their families, Supplemental Security Income<\/a> <\/strong>(SSI) may be available as a means of assistance. The program is designed to assist those who are blind, disabled, or over the age of 65-years-old meet the needs for everyday living.<\/p>\n Due to the fact that applying for and getting approval for these benefits can be such a complex process, sometimes claimants can be taken advantage of. One such case came to light through an article released by Disability Scoop<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n The story told of how a 42-year-old claims processor in Memphis, Tennessee, had been illegally contacting and charging applicants a \u201cprocessing fee\u201d for approving their claim for SSI. Reports indicate that once a claim was approved and funds had been distributed, the processor would contact recipients through phone calls and text messages demanding they pay a fee.<\/p>\n The processor was later charged with counts of extortion and bribery.<\/p>\n Investigators say there may be more victims though and encourage anyone who was contacted regarding paying a fee after receiving SSI benefits to contact the Social Security Administration to report the incident.<\/p>\n