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The CE requirements for the Demonstration Project have changed. Please see the CE page of our website for the updated requirements.

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Background Check
A background check is required of each non- attorney representative who applies to participate in the demonstration project to ensure his or her fitness to practice before us. SSA will reject any applicant who:
  • Is under investigation for disqualification from any Federal program or suspension by any Federal agency because of a violation of any program/agency rules;
  • Has been suspended or disqualified from practice before any Federal Agency;
  • Has had a judgment or lien assessed against him/her by a civil court for malpractice and/or fraud;
  • Has had a felony conviction;
  • Engages in substantial misrepresentation in submitting his or her application and/or supporting materials for the application;
  • Fails to pass an SSA administrative records check (check of SSN, etc.); or
  • Fails to provide documentation as requested by CPS Human Resource Services to perform the criminal background investigation.

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