Form SSA-8510. Authorization for the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information

Form SSA-8510, the Authorization for the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information, is used to grant SSA the authorization to obtain personal information for various purposes. The main purpose is to allow SSA to collect necessary personal information to determine eligibility for benefits or conduct investigations.

Example scenarios include an individual authorizing SSA to access their financial records or employment history to evaluate benefit eligibility. The benefit is that it streamlines the information-gathering process and helps SSA make informed decisions.

The parties involved are the individual authorizing the disclosure of personal information and SSA. The form collects essential details, such as the specific information being disclosed and the purpose of the disclosure.