20 CFR 404.603
§ 404.603 You must file an application to receive benefits.
United States · 20 CFR — Employees' Benefits · Status: effective
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- 20 CFR 404.603, § 404.603 You must file an application to receive benefits, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/78359
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In addition to meeting other requirements, you must file an application to become entitled to benefits. If you believe you may be entitled to benefits, you should file an application. Filing an application will—
(a) Permit a formal decision to be made on your entitlement to benefits;
(b) Protect your entitlement to any benefits that may be payable for as many as 6 months or 12 months (depending on the type of benefit, as explained in § 404.621) before the application was filed; and
(c) Give you the right to appeal if you are dissatisfied with the decision.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.