Use of date of oral inquiry as application filing date
We will use the date of an oral inquiry about SSI benefits as the filing date of an application for benefits only if the use of that date will result in your eligibility for additional benefits and the following requirements are met:
(a)The inquiry asks about the claimant's eligibility for…#
(a) The inquiry asks about the claimant's eligibility for SSI benefits.
(b)The inquiry is made by the claimant, the claimant's…#
(b) The inquiry is made by the claimant, the claimant's spouse, or a person who may sign an application on the claimant's behalf as described in § 416.315.
(c)The inquiry, whether in person or by telephone, is…#
(c) The inquiry, whether in person or by telephone, is directed to an office or an official described in § 416.310(b).