Report flags / benefit letter
NUMBERS“The letter is dated in the future”
What this flag on a benefit letter means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
The benefit letter's date hasn't happened yet.
Why it matters
A letter downloaded from Social Security carries the day it was produced.
Ordinary explanations
- None in a real letter.
What to check
Ask the applicant to download a new benefit verification letter from their my Social Security account at ssa.gov, or open it with you, and compare.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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