Can someone complete SS disability forms for my brother? Need form name for authorized representative

u need form ssa-1696. its the appointment of representative form. my daughter filled it out so she cud help with my disability case. u can download it on ssa website

The form you're looking for is SSA-1696 (Appointment of Representative), but there's actually another option that might be better in your case. Since you just want to help him fill out forms and communicate with SSA rather than formally represent him at hearings, you could use Form SSA-3288 (Consent for Release of Information) instead. This would allow SSA to share information with you without giving you full representative status. If you're helping with his initial application, you can also simply be listed as a third-party contact on the application itself. This lets SSA know they can discuss the case with you. For ongoing case management where you might need to make decisions, the SSA-1696 would be more appropriate. You can find all these forms on ssa.gov or at your local office.

You can also become his payee if he's unable to manage his finances. My husband is payee for his mom. Completely different form tho - had to do face-to-face interview for that and prove relationship.

I went through this last year with my sister who has severe lupus. The SSA-1696 is what you need to officially represent him, but they will likely ask if you're an attorney or non-attorney representative. If you're just helping with forms, the SSA-3288 release form is sufficient and much simpler. One really important thing - make sure he adds you as a contact person on his initial disability application too. That way you can check status and answer questions even without the other forms processed. Oh, and Florida's DDS (Disability Determination Services) has been incredibly backlogged. My sister's case took 9 months just for initial determination. I spent hours trying to call for status updates and kept getting disconnected.

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THOSE FORMS!! My boyfriend tried to help his dad with disability and they still wouldnt talk to him even with all the forms filed!!! They said something about needing guardianship or power of attorney. The whole system is RIGGED against disabled people!!!

Not to get off topic but make sure your brother applies for both SSDI and SSI at the same time. I didn't know you could do both and it delayed my benefits by months. The SSA should automatically screen for both but sometimes they don't.

An update based on the questions - yes, being in different states is not a problem for either the SSA-3288 or SSA-1696 forms. For the SSA-1696, you don't need to show ID when submitting the form, but you will need your brother's signature on it. The easiest approach would be to: 1. Help him start his disability application online 2. List yourself as a contact person on that application 3. Submit the SSA-3288 form to allow information sharing 4. Only pursue the SSA-1696 if you need to formally represent him later This gives you the ability to help with forms and communicate with SSA on his behalf without the more formal representative relationship that's typically used for attorneys or appeal situations.