There are many steps that SSA must take before it implements Commissioner Barnhart's new plan for the Social Security disability process. Consider this punch list:
- Hire an overall director for the plan -- this job was just advertised;
- Write POMS;
- Write training manuals;
- Figure out what the new quality review process is supposed to operate and how it is different from current practice;
- Figure out how the Federal Expert Unit is supposed to operate;
- Adapt computer systems;
- Designate some current Appeals Council employees to work for Decision Review Board (DRB);
- Find office space for Reviewing Officers (ROs);
- Obtain office furniture and equipment for ROs;
- Write position description for RO supervisors;
- Advertise RO supervisor positions;
- Interview RO supervisors;
- Hire RO supervisors;
- Train RO supervisors;
- Write position description for ROs;
- Advertise RO positions;
- Interview RO candidates;
- Hire ROs;
- Train ROs;
- Train DDS, DO and OHA personnel.
No comments:
Post a Comment