Thursday, July 21, 2011

Social Security Online Emergency Message: “We’re sorry but we don’t know.”

It's not too secure an Emergency Message when you can find it by searching Google.

I hope they buy a burn bag.


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https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/public/reference.nsf/links/07142011015314PM

Social Security Online
Emergency Message

www.socialsecurity.gov
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Identification Number EM-11051
Effective Date: 07/14/2011
Intended Audience: All RCs/ARCs/ADs/FOs/PSCs/TSCs
Originating Office: DCO OPSOS
Title: Instructions for Handling Inquiries on Payment of Social Security Benefits and Supplemental Security Income Checks if the United States Debt Ceiling Limit is Not Raised
Type: EM - Emergency Messages
Program: Title II (RSI); Title XVI (SSI); Disability
Link To Reference:
Retention Date: January 14, 2012

This message instructs you how to respond to inquiries about payment of Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments if the United States does not raise the federal debt ceiling.

Responding to inquiries from the public

If an individual inquires about payment of Social Security or SSI checks due to concerns about the federal debt ceiling, provide the following response:

“We’re sorry but we don’t know.”

Responding to media inquiries

If representatives of the media inquire about payment of Social Security or SSI checks based on the federal debt ceiling issue, please refer them to your regional communications staff.

Direct all program–related and technical questions to your RO support staff or PSC OA staff. RO support staff or PSC OA staff may refer questions or problems to their Central Office contacts.
EM-11051 - Instructions for Handling Inquiries on Payment of Social Security Benefits and Supplemental Security Income Checks if the United States Debt Ceiling Limit is Not Raised - 07/14/2011

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