I have a client who is well past the 60 day mark in appealing his case. Is he able to appeal or do we need to start over with his case?
Question:
I have a client who is well past the 60 day mark in appealing his case. Is he able to appeal or do we need to start over with his case?
Answer:
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Generally, an applicant is required to appeal within 60 days (+5 days for mailing) from the date of the denial letter. However, SSA considers "Good Cause" for late filing. They will often accept the appeal request late for someone who is experiencing homelessness or has a serious mental illness. They are also accepting Good Cause for late filing due to COVID-19. We definitely recommend appealing the decision (to preserve the original protective filing date and potential back-payments).
You can find a sample Good Cause letter on our SOAR Tools & Worksheets page.