Appendix a Instructions for Completing Paper PT&amp Samhsa Form

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(light piano music) - [Instructor] Hello. Today, we will be discussing how to complete the SSA-1696, which is also called the Appointment of a Representative Form. Completing and submitting the SSA-1696 form is an important part of a SOAR-assisted SSI and SSDI application. It allows the Social Security Administration, SSA, and the Disability Determination Services, DDS, to communicate with you, the SOAR provider about the applicant's SSI and SSDI application. It also allows you to call SSA and DDS throughout the application process for status updates, and it allows you to provide SSA and DDS with additional information during the application process, such as the applicant's medical records and the SOAR medical summary report. Remember that the SSA-1696 form should not be submitted to SSA before an SSI and SSDI application has been submitted. It should be submitted with the complete SSI and SSDI application packet. You want to make sure you complete the SSA-1696 form correctly or SSA wi