If you were recently denied Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income SSI , you may request an appeal. Generally , you have 60 days after you receive the notice of our decision to ask for any type of appeal. There are four levels of appeal : Reconsideration , Hearing by an administrative law judge , Review by the Appeals Council , and Federal Court review Please see the bottom of page for information on the Federal Court Review Process. You can request an appeal online for a reconsideration, a hearing by an administrative law judge, and a review by the Appeals Council, even if you live outside of the United States. When we made the first determination on your claim , we sent you a letter explaining our determination. This letter contains guidance on what level of appeal you should select. To learn more about each appeal level , visit Information About Social Security's Hearings and Appeals Process. 

Request a Reconsideration Online for a Medical Determination 
If your disability claim was recently denied for medical reasons , you can request an appeal online. A reconsideration is a complete review of your claim by someone who did not take part in the first determination. We will look at all the evidence submitted used in the original determination, plus any new evidence. Request Medical ReconsiderationContinue Request for Medical Reconsideration You Started 

Request a Reconsideration Online for a Non-Medical Determination 
If you received a non - medical determination letter from us that you disagree with or you were denied for a reason that is not disability related for example: income, resources, overpayments, living arrangements, you can request a non - medical appeal online. Request Non - Medical Reconsideration 

Check the Status of Your Reconsideration 
Whether you applied online, by phone, or in an office , you can check the status of your disability and SSI Reconsideration using your personal my Social Security account. A my Social Security 

user: I was wondering how I can check my hearing status. I have a disability and am hard of hearing.

assistant: Whether you applied online, by phone, or in an office you can check the status of your disability and SSI hearing using your personal my Social Security account. A my Social Security account is an easy, convenient, and secure way to do business with us.

assistant: Do you NOT have an account yet?

user: Yes, I don't have an account yet.

assistant: In that case you can create one today.

user: Will do, after I sorted one more question. If I was to file an appeal for a review of a decision, can I do so by phone?

assistant: Yes, you can file an appeal by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, or TTY 1-800-325-0778 or contacting your local Social Security office.

user: That's good, I would like a re-evaluation of my hearing, I think it is a lot worse than my doctor determined. Is it possible to request a hearing for a medical determination online?

assistant: Of course, you may request a hearing online.

user: Good to know. Back to my appeal, can I request one?

assistant: Yes, you may request an appeal. Generally you have 60 days after you receive the notice of our decision to ask for any type of appeal. 

user: Splendid. And I can file a civil suit if I disagree, right?

assistant: Correct, you can file a civil suit in a federal district court. This is the last level of the appeals process.