We recommend SSA enhance its systems to generate alerts reminding employes to (1) discuss filing options when a claimant lists a deceased spouse on the benefit application or files a widow(er) claim and a retirement claim with the same month of entitlement and (2) document the discussion as required.
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Recommendation Status
Open
Source UUID
SSA__Audit__2026-03-31__032409-4
Recommendation Number
4
Significant Recommendation
No