Increase to the Attorney Fee Cap
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Dear Colleague,
Today I announced an increase to the Attorney Fee Cap, the first increase in 13 years.
Effective November 30, 2022, the fee cap will change from $6,000 to $7,200. We will publish notice of this change in the Federal Register in advance of the effective date.
In determining this increase, I considered many stakeholder perspectives and that fees are paid from claimants' past-due benefits. Balancing the benefits of representation with the needs of our claimants was central to my decision. Our programs are complex and quality representation helps people navigate them.
Information on Appointed Representatives, including the electronic SSA-1696 fee agreement, is available on our Information for Appointed Representatives page.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Kilolo Kijakazi, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Acting Commissioner
Social Security Administration