Subpart C. Subpart C—Filing of Applications

• General Provisions

  • SECTION § 416.301 - Introduction.
  • SECTION § 416.302 - Definitions.
  • SECTION § 416.305 - You must file an application to receive supplemental security income benefits.

• Applications

  • SECTION § 416.310 - What makes an application a claim for benefits.
  • SECTION § 416.315 - Who may sign an application.
  • SECTION § 416.320 - Evidence of authority to sign an application for another.
  • SECTION § 416.325 - When an application is considered filed.
  • SECTION § 416.327 - Pilot program for photographic identification of disability benefit applicants in designated geographic areas.

• Effective Filing Period of Application

  • SECTION § 416.330 - Filing before the first month you meet the requirements for eligibility.
  • SECTION § 416.335 - Filing in or after the month you meet the requirements for eligibility.

• Filing Date Based Upon a Written Statement or Oral Inquiry

  • SECTION § 416.340 - Use of date of written statement as application filing date.
  • SECTION § 416.345 - Use of date of oral inquiry as application filing date.
  • SECTION § 416.350 - Treating a title II application as an oral inquiry about SSI benefits.

• Deemed Filing Date Based on Misinformation

  • SECTION § 416.351 - Deemed filing date in a case of misinformation.

• Withdrawal of Application

  • SECTION § 416.355 - Withdrawal of an application.
  • SECTION § 416.360 - Cancellation of a request to withdraw.