§404.603. You must file an application to receive benefits.
20 C.F.R. § 404.603
In addition to meeting other requirements, you must file an application to become entitled to benefits. If you believe you may be entitled to benefits, you should file an application. Filing an application will—
Permit a formal decision to be made on your entitlement to benefits;
Protect your entitlement to any benefits that may be payable for as many as 6 months or 12 months (depending on the type of benefit, as explained in § 404.621) before the application was filed; and
Give you the right to appeal if you are dissatisfied with the decision.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[44 FR 37209, June 26, 1979, as amended at 46 FR 47444, Sept. 28, 1981]
Authority
Authority: Secs. 202(i), (j), (o), (p), and (r), 205(a), 216(i)(2), 223(b), 228(a), and 702(a)(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(i), (j), (o), (p), and (r), 405(a), 416(i)(2), 423(b), 428(a), and 902(a)(5)).
Source
Source: 44 FR 37209, June 26, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[44 FR 37209, June 26, 1979, as amended at 46 FR 47444, Sept. 28, 1981]