To clarify: Your answer to my first question is "No." I do not have to go to federal court (even though the final termination decision letter they sent me says I can only go to court). I can instead ignore that procedure and just send them proof of my spending.
If this is so, I like that.
MY PROBLEM
SSA terminated my “Extra Help with Prescription Drugs” benefits because my money supply was $16,348, which is $2,338 over the limit.
I appealed the termination by claiming about $11,000 of my money supply is earmarked for dental treatment.
SSA rejected my appeal because I gave no...