Update on Increase to the Attorney Fee Cap
Date:
Dear Colleague,
On May 12, 2022, we shared with you that the maximum fee under the fee agreement process will increase, the first increase in 13 years. Effective November 30, 2022, the maximum fee will change from $6,000 to $7,200.
Additionally, on November 30, 2022, we are also increasing the fee petition amount that an initial authorizer may approve if an appointed representative seeks authorization of a fee through the fee petition process. During the fee petition process, the initial authorizer may now approve up to $12,000 in connection with a claim adjudicated at the initial, reconsideration, or hearing level.
Information for appointed representatives, including the electronic SSA-1696 fee agreement, is available on our Representing Social Security Claimants page.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Buckner
Associate Commissioner
Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
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