Important Changes to SSA Attestation Rules: Key Updates that may Affect Your Claim
Written by: Erica Chitwood, Senior Disability Advocate
Effective January 15, 2025, all disability applicants must now sign an Authorization to Disclose Information to SSA (also known as Form 827) as part of the application process. SSA has recently streamlined their signature process such that an applicant no longer has to print and sign the 827; some of the new signature options include a “click and sign” format (for those applicants who file online); a “verbal attestation” process (for those who file in person or by telephone); and/or you can now execute the Form 827 by signing into your ssa.gov portal.
This article was written & fact-checked by Erica Chitwood, Senior Disability Advocate. Erica Chitwood specializes in guiding applicants through Social Security Disability changes and requirements, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information you can rely on.
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