Yes. A representative may charge and collect no more than the amount Social Security Administration authorizes in fees for representation of a claimant in a matter before Social Security Administration. This is so whether the fee is charged to or received from the claimant or from a third party, such as an insurance company. See Social Security Ruling 85-3 for a description of the only exception.

Social Security authorization is not needed for payment of out-of-pocket expenses a representative incurs, such as the cost of medical and vocational exams.