Form SSA-827. Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration

Form SSA-827, the Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration, is used to authorize the disclosure of information to the SSA. The main purpose is to allow third parties to provide information to the SSA regarding an individual's disability claim or benefit eligibility.

An example scenario is when an individual authorizes a healthcare provider to release their medical records to SSA for the evaluation of a disability claim. The benefit is that it facilitates the flow of necessary information for SSA's decision-making process.

The parties involved include the individual applying for benefits, the third-party disclosing information, and the SSA. The form provides authorization for the release of information and specifies the type of information being disclosed.