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    The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) administers the hearings and appeals program for the Social Security Administration (SSA). Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct hearings and issue decisions. The Appeals Council considers appeals from hearing decisions, and acts as the final level of administrative review for the Social Security Administration.

Choose below to obtain detailed information about the Hearings and Appeals  processes, the Federal Court Review process or the Medicare Appeals process.

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