The goal of our Professional Relations Unit is to enlighten the medical, legal, disability advocacy organizations, military, and educational communities about the Social Security Disability Programs. The Professional Relations Officers (PROs) make informational presentations to professional health care and school communities about Social Security’s need for timely, accurate, and complete medical information. PROs educate doctors, hospital staff, and other health care professionals about how information submitted is used in evaluating Social Security disability claims. They also recruit, train and manage health care professionals statewide in performing Consultative Medical and Psychological Examinations.

Professional Relations Staff

Alexander Balaban Chief - External Contacts Region 973-648-6971 973-648-3886 (fax) Alex.Balaban@ssa.gov	Division of Disability Determinations P.O. Box 649 Newark, NJ 07101
Barbara Trella Professional Relations Officer Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem and Union Counties 609-777-0326 or 973-648-4062 609-943-4757 (fax) or 973-648-3886 (fax) Barbara.Trella@ssa.gov	Division of Disability Determinations P.O. Box 378 Trenton NJ 08625
Alice Rich Professional Relations Officer Bergen, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties 732-246-5866 or 973-648-4062 732-745-8134 (fax) or 973-648-3886 (fax) Alice.Rich@ssa.gov	Division of Disability Determinations P.O. Box 2671 New Brunswick, NJ 08903