# 20 CFR § 429.106: What happens if my claim is denied?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.106

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 429.106
- **Heading:** What happens if my claim is denied?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER III—SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION > PART 429—ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND RELATED STATUTES > Subpart A—Claims Against the Government Under the Federal Tort Claims Act

## Text

(a) If your claim is denied, the SSA Claims Officer will send you, your agent, or your legal representative a written notice by certified or registered mail. The notice will include an explanation of why your claim was denied and will advise you of your right to file suit in an appropriate U.S. District Court not later than 6 months after the date of the mailing of the notice if you disagree with the determination.
(b) Before filing suit and before expiration of the 6-month period after the date of the mailing of the denial notice, you, your duly authorized agent, or your legal representative may file a written request with SSA for reconsideration by certified or registered mail. If you file a timely request for reconsideration, SSA has 6 months from the date you file your request in which to finally dispose of your claim. Your right to file suit will not begin until 6 months after you file your request for reconsideration. Final SSA action on your request for reconsideration will occur in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section.

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 429.101 § 429.101 What is this subpart about?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.101.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.102 § 429.102 How do I file a claim under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.102.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.103 § 429.103 Who may file my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.103.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.104 § 429.104 What evidence do I need to submit with my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.104.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.105 § 429.105 What happens when you receive my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.105.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.106 § 429.106 What happens if my claim is denied?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.106.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.107 § 429.107 If my claim is approved, how do I obtain payment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.107.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.108 § 429.108 What happens if I accept an award, compromise, or settlement under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.108.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.109 § 429.109 Are there any penalties for filing false claims?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.109.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.110 § 429.110 Are there any limitations on SSA's authority under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.110.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.201 § 429.201 What is this subpart about?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.201.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.202 § 429.202 How do I file a claim under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.202.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.203 § 429.203 When is a claim allowable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.203.md)
- [20 CFR § 429.204 § 429.204 Are there any restrictions on what is allowable?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-429.204.md)

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