New Online SSA-3288: Disclosure of Records Protected Under the Privacy Act

The SSA-3288 allows people over the age of 18 to consent to and authorize SSA to disclose certain types of their Privacy Act protected records to a third party. This can now be completed and submitted online using Form SSA-3288-OP1.

However, to submit this online form the applicant must have a my SSA account. There are also extra security measures that require the applicant to provide financial information to verify their identity, followed by receiving instructions from SSA by mail to complete the process. These requirements may create barriers for SOAR providers when assisting applicants that are experiencing homelessness. The paper Form SSA-3288 can still be submitted to a local Social Security office.

The SSA-3288 is used as part of the SOAR Process to confirm whether a potential applicant has any prior or pending SSI/SSDI applications.