Social Security Senior Claims Representative/Social Insurance Representative
New York City Area Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan
At Social Security, I held several position going up the federal career ladder. I began as a claims deevelopment clerk, was promoted to a Service Rep, and then promoted to a social security claims repr, and when needed as acting field repr. I was a disability specialist for SSDI and SSI. I case managed retirement, Medicare, aged-SSI, and survivor claims to final adjudication for payment or denial. I was a decision maker for overpayments and other post entitlement situations. I made home visits to claiments unable to come to the office. I was in contact with employers, and other interested persons and businesses on behalf of SSA claimants. My grade level went from GS-2 temp to GS-10 over the years with SSA. In my Service Rep position I was able to work out postentlement problems and situations to conclusion. In my Claim Rep position it included representing SSA at community forums, meetings, and political agendas. There I also worked in contact with employers,the IRS, VA, other government agencies, and individuals on behalf of my claiments and their entitlements under Title II, Title XVI, Title XVIII, and SSI of the Social Ssecurity Act..