Submitting Employer Subsidy Argument

Summary

To submit an Employer Subsidy Argument for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, gather evidence showing your work earnings were subsidized and did not reflect actual productivity. This includes obtaining a letter from your employer detailing subsidies or accommodations, documentation of reduced productivity, and details of any additional support or modifications at work. Draft a structured letter to the SSA, including an introduction, employer letter, documentation, support details, and a conclusion. Include a statement under POMS DI 10505.010 for subsidy determination, indicating accommodations beyond typical expectations. Customize the content to fit your situation.

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To draft an Employer Subsidy Argument, you can follow these steps:
*. Employer Letter: Obtain a letter from your employer explaining any subsidies, accommodations, or modifications provided to you. This should detail how these affected your productivity and work conditions.
*. Documentation: Gather any reports or records showing reduced productivity or special work conditions. This can include performance reviews or assessments.
*. Support Details: Include information on any additional support or modifications at work, such as specialized equipment or altered work hours.
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To help you draft your Employer Subsidy Argument, here's a basic structure you can follow:
*. Introduction: Briefly state the purpose of the letter, mentioning that you are submitting an Employer Subsidy Argument for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
*. Employer Letter:
- Begin with a statement from your employer detailing any subsidies, accommodations, or modifications you received.
- Explain how these factors affected your work and productivity.
*. Documentation:
- Include any reports or records showing reduced productivity or special conditions.
- Reference performance reviews or assessments, if available.
*. Support Details:
- Describe any additional support or modifications at work, such as specialized equipment or altered work hours.
- Highlight how these impact your work performance.
*. Conclusion:
- Summarize the key points and reiterate your request for consideration of the subsidy in evaluating your earnings.
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Here's a sample letter structure you can follow for your Employer Subsidy Argument:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
Social Security Administration
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Subject: Employer Subsidy Argument for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Dear [SSA Officer's Name],
I am writing to submit an Employer Subsidy Argument regarding my Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. I received a Notice of Proposed Decision indicating that my work activity from January * onward is considered substantial gainful employment.
Employer Letter:
Attached is a letter from [Employer's Name], outlining the subsidies and accommodations provided to me. These include [briefly list subsidies/accommodations].
Documentation:
Enclosed are records demonstrating my reduced productivity and special work conditions, including [mention any specific documents, e.g., performance reviews].
Support Details:
I have received additional support at work, such as [describe any modifications like specialized equipment or altered hours], impacting my performance positively.
Conclusion:
I kindly request consideration of these subsidies in evaluating my earnings, as they do not reflect my actual productivity.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Feel free to customize the content to fit your situation.
include in this sample letter a “subsidy determination” under POMS DI *.*. You don’t need proof — just a statement showing they accommodated you beyond typical expectations.
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Certainly! Here's a revised sample letter including a "subsidy determination" statement:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
Social Security Administration
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Subject: Employer Subsidy Argument for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Dear [SSA Officer's Name],
I am writing to submit an Employer Subsidy Argument regarding my Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. I received a Notice of Proposed Decision indicating that my work activity from January * onward is considered substantial gainful employment.
Employer Letter:
Attached is a letter from [Employer's Name], outlining the subsidies and accommodations provided to me beyond typical expectations. These include [briefly list subsidies/accommodations].
Documentation:
Enclosed are records demonstrating my reduced productivity and special work conditions, including [mention any specific documents, e.g., performance reviews].
Support Details:
I have received additional support at work, such as [describe any modifications like specialized equipment or altered hours], impacting my performance positively.
Subsidy Determination:
Under POMS DI *.*, my employer has determined a subsidy exists, which indicates accommodations beyond typical expectations affecting my earnings.
Conclusion:
I kindly request consideration of these subsidies in evaluating my earnings, as they do not reflect my actual productivity.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Feel free to customize the content to fit your situation.