SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA)

4071. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS AND MALIGNANT NEOPLASTIC DISEASES (399P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

PL 101-508, sec 5106; PL 103-296, sec 321(f)3 to (f)5; PL 106-170, sec 406

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.1703; 20 CFR 416.1525; 20 CFR 404.1713; 20 CFR 404.1720; 20 CFR 404.1715 to 404.1717; 20 CFR 404.1725; 20 CFR 416.1503; 20 CFR 416.1513; 20 CFR 416.1520; 20 CFR 416.1515 to 416.1517

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to amend the regulations to provide rules about authorization, direct payment, and administrative review of fees for representation based on fee agreements between claimants and their representatives; revise our rules about authorization, direct payment and administrative review of fees for representation based on fee petitions; and provide rules about assessment on attorneys who receive direct payment of authorized fees from withheld title II past-due benefits. The proposed rules reflect provisions of section 406 of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999, Public Law 106-170; sections 321(f)(3) to (f)(5) of the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994, Public Law 103-296; and section 5106 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Public Law 101-508.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN:

0960-AD23

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4072. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION OF DISABILITY, ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (436P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Sections 7.00 and 107.00 (hemic and lymphatic system), and 13.00 and 113.00 (malignant neoplastic diseases) of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (404.1501 through 404.1599) describe those impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, or for a child claiming SSI payments under title XVI, that causes marked and severe functional limitations. We are proposing revisions to these sections to ensure that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent with the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment. The Supplemental Security Income Program incorporates and uses the same medical criteria as the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Michelle Hungerman, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2289
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AD67

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4073. MODIFICATION OF PRIVATE PRINTING AND PRESCRIBED APPLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMS (530P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Sections 9.00 and 109.00 of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (404.1501 through 404.1599) describe those impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, or in the case of a child claiming SSA payments under title XVI, that cause marked and severe functional limitations. We are proposing to revise the criteria in these sections to reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating endocrine impairments. The Supplemental Security Income Program incorporates and uses the same medical criteria as the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Program.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Maria D. Smith, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3661

RIN:

0960-AD78

4074. PRIVACY AND DISCLOSURE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION (711P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

PL 103-296, sec 312

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 422.527

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This regulation will implement section 312 of Public Law 103-296, which expands prohibitions on the use of certain letters and symbols and also the reproduction for a fee of forms and publications of SSA and HHS.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AE15

This entry is Seq. No. 155 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

4075. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT (TO REPAY A DEBT OWED TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) (724P)

0960-AE88

This entry is Seq. No. 156 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

0960-AE92

4076. $30 PRIVATE INSURANCE (794P)

4077. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISORDERS (800P)

Priority:

Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

42 USC 1382(e)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 416.201; 20 CFR 416.211; 20 CFR 416.212; 20 CFR 416.414; 20 CFR 416.571; 20 CFR 416.1149; 20 CFR 416.1165; 20 CFR 416.1167; 20 CFR 416.1202

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These proposed rules make technical and conforming updates to title XVI based on section 5522(c) of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 105-33). Section 5522(c) eliminated obsolete terminology in section 1611(e)(1) of the SSACT that specified particular kinds of medical facilities where the $30 reduced benefit rate could apply. Section 5522(c) also amended section 1611(e)(1)(G) of the SSACT to extend applicability of temporary institutionalization benefits to children who enter private medical treatment facilities and who otherwise would be subject to a reduced benefit because of private insurance coverage.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Federalism:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Karen E. Kerwath, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9835
Maria D. Smith, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3661

RIN:

0960-AF25

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4078. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SKIN DISORDERS (801P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We are proposing to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the Listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving digestive impairments. We apply these criteria at step three of our sequential evaluation processes to adults and children who claim Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating digestive impairments. We also propose to remove listings that are redundant and serve only to refer to other listings.
SSA has determined administrative costs to be negligible (i.e., less than $2 million and 25 workyears). We also estimate a reduction in OASDI benefit payments and Federal SSI payments for fiscal years 2003 through 2012.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/14/01 66 FR 57009

NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/02
Final Action 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Cheryl Worbel, Policy Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9108
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AF28

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

4079. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GENITOURINARY DISORDERS (802P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We are proposing to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the Listings) we use for evaluating skin disorders in adults and to introduce corresponding medical criteria for evaluating skin disorders in children. We are proposing revisions to the skin listings to ensure that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent and that the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment are included.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

RIN:

0960-AF29

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4080. MULTIPLE BODY SYSTEMS LISTINGS (803P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the Listings) that we use to evaluate genito-urinary impairments. We apply these criteria at step three of our sequential evaluation processes for adults and children who claim Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits based on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act. The revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating digestgenito-urinary impairments.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Harry J. Short Jr., Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7713

RIN:

0960-AF30

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4081. REVISED MEDICAL CRIBERIA FOR EVALUATING IMMUNE SYSTEMS (804P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the Listings) for evaluating Multiple Body Systems.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Victoria Dorf, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9245
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AF32

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Legal Authority:

4082. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SPECIAL SENSES (805P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the Listings) for evaluating the Immune System.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

RIN:

0960-AF33

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4083. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (806P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the Listings) for Special Senses.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN:

0960-AF34

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4084. CLARIFICATION OF RULES INVOLVING RFC ASSESSMENTS; CLARIFICATION OF USE OF VOCATIONAL EXPERTS & OTHER SOURCES OF THE SEQUENTIAL EVALUATION PROCESS; INCORPORATION OF "SPECIAL PROFILE" INTO REGS (808P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the listings) that we use to evaluate claims involving neurological disorders at the third step of our sequential evaluation processes for adults and children under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating neurological disorders.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Federalism:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN:

0960-AF35

4085. FILING CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND THE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES CLAIMS ACT (785P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

442 usc 402; 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC 405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 416(i); 42 USC 421(a); 42 USC 421(i); 42 USC 422(c); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 4225; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1382; 42 USC 1382c; 42 USC 1382h; 42 USC 1383(a); 42 USC 1383(c); 42 USC 1383(d)(l); 42 USC 1383b

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.1501; 20 CFR 404.1505; 20 CFR 404.1512; 20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR 404.1545; 20 CFR 404.1546; 20 CFR 404.1560; 20 CFR 404.1561; 20 CFR 404.1563; 20 CFR 404.1569a; 20 CFR 404.1594

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose changing several sections of our rules to clarify how we make determinations and decisions at steps 4 and 5 of the sequential evaluation process. Among other things, the proposed rules would clarify (1) the responsibility that claimants have to provide evidence of their disability (including evidence related to their residual functional capacity, and (2) that SSA may use a vocational expert to help determine whet6her a claimant is able to do his or her past relevant work at step 4 of the sequential evaluation process.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AF37

4086. ACCESS TO INFORMATION HELD BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (815P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

28 USC 2672; 31 USC 3721

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 429.101 to 429.110; 20 CFR 429.201 to 429.211

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to establish a new subpart B in part 429 that would prescribe the procedures SSA follows when claims are filed by employees against SSA for personal property damage or loss incident to their service with SSA. We also propose to make corrections and clarifications to our current procedures and practices on claims against the government for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or death that is caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of an SSA employee.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

Federal

Agency Contact:

Jonathan R. Cantor, General Attorney, Social Security Administration, General Law Division, Office of the General Counsel, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-3166
Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN:

0960-AF39

This entry is Seq. No. 157 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

4087. REVISIONS TO THE MEDICAL-VOCATIONAL GUIDELINES (823P)

0960-AF43

4088. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION OF DISABILITY, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM AND RELATED CRITERIA (826P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 2

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This rule will make several clarifications to our medical-vocational guidelines. First, for individuals whose previous semiskilled or skilled work does not allow him or her to transfer skills to other semiskilled or skilled work within his or her residual functional capacity (RFC), we will treat the past work experience as if it were unskilled. It will also clarify which medical-vocational rules apply to individuals who are illiterate or unable to communicate in English. These rules will not result in any additional administrative costs or savings.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Elaine Tocco, Vocational Policy Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-6356
Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN:

0960-AF47

4089. REPRESENTATIVE PAYMENT UNDER TITLE II AND XVI OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (827P)

Priority:

Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

42 USC 405; 42 USC 1302; 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Listings 4.00 and 104.00 of appendix 1 to the disability regulation at 20 CFR 404.1501 through 404.1599 describe those cardiovascular impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity or, for a child claiming SSI payments under title XVI, that causes marked and severe functional limitations. Comprehensive revisions to these listings are being made to ensure that the medical evaluation criteria are up to date and consistent with the latest advances in medicine. The SSI program incorporates by reference and uses the same medical criteria as the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Federalism:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Bonnie Davis, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4172
Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN:

0960-AF48

4090. � REMOVAL OF CLOTHING FROM THE DEFINITION OF INCOME AND FROM THE DEFINITION OF IN-KIND SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM (834P)

Priority:

Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 405 note; 42 USC 421 note; 42 USC 1383(a)(2); 42 USC 1383(d)(1); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC 405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 405(j); 42 USC 405(k); 42 USC 421

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.902; 20 CFR 404.2011; 20 CFR 404.2021; 20 CFR 404.2022; 20 CFR 404.2024; 20 CFR 404.2025; 20 CFR 404.2030; 20 CFR 404.2040a; 20 CFR 404.2041; 20 CFR 404.2050; 20 CFR 404.2065; 20 CFR 416.611; 20 CFR 416.621; 20 CFR 416.622; 20 CFR 416.624; 20 CFR 416.625; 20 CFR 416.630; 20 CFR 416.640a; 20 CFR 416.641; 20 CFR 416.650; 20 CFR 416.665; 20 CFR 416.1402

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Effective stewardship of SSA programs requires mechanisms to assure that benefits are used to meet the needs of beneficiaries who are not able to manage their own benefits due to legal incompetence or medical infirmity. Congress determined that improvements to the representative payment procedures were needed to assure program integrity. These regulations are required to further our program integrity efforts.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Federalism:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Betsy Byrd, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7981
Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN:

0960-AF49

4091. � EXCLUSION OF ONE AUTOMOBILE FROM RESOURCES (835P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

Sec 1612 of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 416.1102 to 416.1104; 20 CFR 416.1121; 20 CFR 416.1124; 20 CFR 416.1130; 20 CFR 416.1133; 20 CFR 416.1140; 20 CFR 416.1142; 20 CFR 416.1144 to 416.1145; 20 CFR 416.1147 to 416.1149; 20 CFR 416.1157

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to change the SSI rules to remove clothing from the definition of income and from the definition of in-kind support and maintenance. As a result, we generally will not count gifts of clothing as income when we decide whether a person can receive SSI benefits or when we compute the amount of benefits.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Harry J. Short Jr., Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7713

RIN:

0960-AF50

4092. � EXCLUSION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) PROGRAM (837P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

Sec 1613(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 416.1210; 20 CFR 416.1218

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to simplify our rules on how we exclude an automobile in determining the resources of an SSI applicant or recipient. Specifically, we propose to exclude one automobile from resources if it is used for transportation, without consideration of its value.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Harry J. Short Jr., Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7713

RIN:

0960-AF51

4093. � DETERMINING DISABILITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DRUG ADDICTION OR ALCOHOLISM (851P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

Sec 1613(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 416.1210; 20 CFR 416.1216

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to change our resource counting rules in the SSI program by eliminating the dollar value limit for the exclusion of household goods and personal effects. As a result, we would not count household goods and personal effects as resources when we decide whether a person can receive SSI benefits.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Harry J. Short Jr., Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7713

RIN:

0960-AF55

4094. � REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING RESPIRATORY MEDICAL DISORDERS (859P)

Priority:

Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

PL 104-121, sec 105; PL 105-33, sec 5525; PL 106-170, sec 401

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.315; 20 CFR 404.316; 20 CFR 404.321; 20 CFR 404.332; 20 CFR 404.335; 20 CFR 404.337; 20 CFR 404.350; 20 CFR 404.352; 20 CFR 404.402; 20 CFR 404.470; 20 CFR 404.480; 20 CFR 404.902; 20 CFR 404.1535 to 404.1541; 20 CFR 1500, app 1; 20 CFR 416.202; 20 CFR 416.213; 20 CFR 416.262; 20 CFR 416.265; 20 CFR 416.535; 20 CFR 416.542; 20 CFR 416.554; 20 CFR 416.558; 20 CFR 416.601; 20 CFR 416.610; 20 CFR 416.935 to 416.941; 20 CFR 416.1123; 20 CFR 416.1326; 20 CFR 416.1331; 20 CFR 416.1335; 20 CFR 416.1402; 20 CFR 416.1725

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to revise our regulations that address drug addiction and alcoholism (DAA) under title II and XVI of the Social Security Act. The proposed rules reflect provisions of section 105 of the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996, Public Law 104-121; section 5525 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Public Law 105-33; and section 401 of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999, Public Law 106-170.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Deborah Barnes, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-4171
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AF57

Priority:

Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

4095. � SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS (880P)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This proposed regulation will update the Respiratory Medical Listings.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Federalism:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Carolyn Kiefer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9104
Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN:

0960-AF58

4096. � TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO ANNUAL EARNINGS TEST (866P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(j); 42 USC 405(k); 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1001 to 1013; 42 USC 1102; 42 USC 1104; 42 USC 1106

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.2022; 20 CFR 404.2024; 20 CFR 408.101 (New); 20 CFR 408.105 (New); 20 CFR 408.110 (New); 20 CFR 408.120 (New); 20 CFR 408.201 (New); 20 CFR 408.202 (New); 20 CFR 408.204 (New); 20 CFR 408.206 (New); 20 CFR 408.208 (New); 20 CFR 408.210 (New); 20 CFR 408.212 (New); 20 CFR 408.214 (New); 20 CFR 408.216 (New); 20 CFR 408.218 (New); 20 CFR 408.220 (New); 20 CFR 408.222 (New); 20 CFR 408.224 (New); 20 CFR 408.226 (New); 20 CFR 408.228 (New); 20 CFR 408.230 (New); 20 CFR 408.232 (New); 20 CFR 408.234 (New); 20 CFR 408.301 (New); 20 CFR 408.305 (New); 20 CFR 408.310 (New); 20 CFR 408.315 (New); 20 CFR 408.320 (New); 20 CFR 408.325 (New); 20 CFR 408.330 (New); 20 CFR 408.340 (New); 20 CFR 408.345 (New); 20 CFR 408.351 (New); 20 CFR 408.355 (New); 20 CFR 408.360 (New); 20 CFR 408.401 (New); 20 CFR 408.402 (New); 20 CFR 408.403 (New); 20 CFR 408.404 (New); 20 CFR 408.405 (New); 20 CFR 408.406 (New); 20 CFR 408.410 (New); 20 CFR 408.412 (New); 20 CFR 408.413 (New); 20 CFR 408.420 (New); 20 CFR 408.425 (New); 20 CFR 408.430 (New); 20 CFR 408.432 (New); 20 CFR 408.435 (New); 20 CFR 408.437 (New); 20 CFR 408.501 (New); 20 CFR 408.505 (New); 20 CFR 408.510 (New); 20 CFR 408.515 (New); 20 CFR 408.601 (New); 20 CFR 408.610 (New); 20 CFR 408.615 (New); 20 CFR 408.620 (New); 20 CFR 408.621 (New); 20 CFR 408.622 (New); 20 CFR 408.624 (New); 20 CFR 408.625 (New); 20 CFR 408.635 (New); 20 CFR 408.640 (New); 20 CFR 408.641 (New); 20 CFR 408.645 (New); 20 CFR 408.650 (New); 20 CFR 408.655 (New); 20 CFR 408.660 (New); 20 CFR 408.665 (New)

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to add to Chapter 20 of the CFR new subparts in a new part 408 that would set forth our rules applicable to claims for special veterans benefits (SVB) under title VIII of the Social Security Act. The title VIII program provides monthly benefits to certain WW II veterans who were previously eligible for supplemental security income payments under title XVI of the Act and reside outside the United States. These initial subparts would establish the legal basis for the title VIII program as well as codify the title VIII rules on qualification filing applications, evaluating evidence, computing and paying benefits, and representative payment. We will be proposing additional subparts dealing with other aspects of the title VIII at a later date.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of International Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-0020
Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN:

0960-AF61

4097. � FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, DISABILITY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME; DE NOVO REVIEW AT ALL LEVELS OF APPEAL (888P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 402; 42 USC 403; 42 USC 403(a); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 416; 42 USC 423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 428(a) to 428(e); 42 USC 902(a)(5); PL 106-182

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.415; 20 CFR 404.416

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The Senior Citizen's Freedom to Work Act of 2000, enacted on April 7, 2000, eliminates the annual earnings test for beneficiaries, starting from the month in which they reach full retirement age.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AF62

4098. � REVISING THE RULES ON WORK EXPERIENCE AS A VOCATIONAL FACTOR (875P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

42 USC 401(j); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC 405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 405(j); 42 USC 421; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383; 42 USC 1383(b)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.900; 20 CFR 404.913; 20 CFR 404.946; 20 CFR 404.970; 20 CFR 416.1400; 20 CFR 416.1413; 20 CFR 416.1446; 20 CFR 416.1470

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The current regulations are silent on SSA's practice of reviewing the entire record upon a claimant's request for appeal. SSA will review those parts of the decision that the claimant believes are wrong and will look at any new facts presented. SSA may also review those parts of the decision that the claimant believes are correct and may make them unfavorable or less favorable to the claimant. SSA revised many of its notices in 1990 to inform the public about its de novo review as a result of the decision in Powell v. Heckler, 789 F2d (3rd Cir. 1986).

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Federalism:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN:

0960-AF63

4099. � COMPENSATION FOR QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING AS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE (846P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

42 USC 402; 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC 405(d) to 405(h); 42 USC 416(i); 42 USC 421(a); 42 USC 421(i); 42 USC 422(c); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1382; 42 USC 1382c; 42 USC 1382h; 42 USC 1383(a); 42 USC 1383(c); 42 USC 1383(d)(1); 42 USC 1383b

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR 404.1560; 20 CFR 404.1565; 20 CFR 404.1594(b)(4)(iii); 20 CFR 416.920; 20 CFR 416.960; 20 CFR 416.965; 20 CFR 416.994(b)(l)(iv)(c)

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to change some of the rules we use to decide whether an individual is "disabled." These rules govern how we look at an individual's past work history. Currently, we consider work performed in the last 15 years to be relevant when we decide whether an individual is "disabled." We propose to change our rules so that we only look at work performed in the last five years.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN:

0960-AF64

This entry is Seq. No. 158 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

4100. � REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION OF DISABILITY, GROWTH IMPAIRMENTS (444P)

0960-AF66

4101. � REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING MENTAL DISORDERS (886P)

Priority:

Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

42 USC 1302; 42 USC 1383; 42 USC 405

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404 subpart P, app 1; 20 CFR 416 subpart I

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

Section 100.00 of part B of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of the Disability Regulations describes growth impairments considered severe enough to cause marked and severe functional limitations in a child under age 18. We are proposing revisions to the growth impairment listings. The revisions contained in these regulations reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating growth impairments. The Supplemental Security Income program incorporates and uses the same medical criteria as the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Federalism:

Undetermined

Additional Information:

This regulation is cross-referenced with 0960-AD80.

Agency Contact:

Regina Connell, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1891
Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN:

0960-AF67

4102. OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS; REPLACING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER CARDS (543F)

Priority:

Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates:

Undetermined

Legal Authority:

Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We proposed to revise the criteria in the Listing of Impairments (the Listing) that we use to evaluate claims for disability benefits where the individual is alleging a mental impairment. The Listing describes, for each of the major body systems, impairments that are considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity. Our proposed revisions will reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating mental impairments in both adults and children.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Federalism:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Deborah Barnes, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-4171
Harry J. Short Jr., Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7713

RIN:

0960-AF69

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Final Rule Stage

4103. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS) (554F)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 405

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 422.103

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These final rules will support the process for replacing Social Security number cards when we receive a request by telephone. We tested replacing the card based on information furnished by telephone, without requiring additional documentation. SSA is now evaluating the results of that test.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 06/22/95 60 FR 32444

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 08/21/95
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Daniel T. Bridgewater, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3298

RIN:

0960-AE18

4104. OASDI AND SSI; EXPANSION OF THE USE OF VIDEO TELECONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY IN HEARINGS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (737F)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

41 USC 403(11); 41 USC 701 et seq; 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 436.000

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This final regulation migrates the HHS grants regulation at 45 CFR part 76 into a new SSA regulation at 20 CFR part 436 now that SSA is an independent agency.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN:

0960-AE27

This entry is Seq. No. 159 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

4105. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION OF DISABILITY, APPENDIX 1 TO SUBPART P—LISTING OF IMPAIRMENTS (740F)

0960-AE97

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4106. TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999) (767F)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404 subpart P, app 1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These regulations will make a certain number of discrete technical revisions to the Listing of Impairments, appendix 1 to subpart P, of part 404 of our regulations. We are making these changes in order to reflect advances in medical practices, to clarify certain listing criteria, to remove a few rarely-used listings, and to add new listings to address current medical practices such as organ transplantation. Also we will remove some technical references, which have become obsolete, and reword some listings to update medical terminology. We use these listings to adjudicate claims for disability under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act when we evaluate claims of individuals at step three of our sequential evaluation process.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/11/00 65 FR 6929

NPRM Comment Period End 04/11/00
Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

Undetermined

Agency Contact:

Carolyn Kiefer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9104
Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AE99

This entry is Seq. No. 160 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

4107. COST OF LIVING INCREASES IN PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNTS (759F)

0960-AF11

4108. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS; PREHEARING AND POSTHEARING CONFERENCES (778F)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 402(a); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 415; 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.273 to 404.275

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This final rule revises our rules dealing with automatic cost-of-living increases to primary insurance amounts under title II of the Social Security Act. The revisions eliminate the restriction that we could only grant cost-of-living increases based on rises in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Average Wage Index (AWI) if either the CPI or AWI increased by 3 percent or more during the prescribed measuring period. The 3 percent restriction was removed by legislation enacted in 1986. These regulations codify statutory provisions enacted in 1986.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jeff Kunkel, Actuary, Social Security Administration, Office of the Actuary, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3013
Cheryl A. Williams, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-4163

RIN:

0960-AF14

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

4109. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENTS (784F)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.961; 20 CFR 416.1461

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

These final rules will amend our regulations that authorize an administrative law judge (ALJ) to hold a prehearing or posthearing conference to specify that certain attorney advisors in our Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) may hold formal prehearing or posthearing conferences when requested by an ALJ. We will also amend these regulations to include procedures to govern the informal developmental conferences that we may hold with claimants or their representatives.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/22/00 65 FR 38796

NPRM Comment Period End 08/21/00
Final Action 03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN:

0960-AF17

This entry is Seq. No. 161 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

4110. CREDIT BUREAU REPORTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFSET FOR SSI OVERPAYMENTS (795F)

0960-AF20

4111. IMPLEMENTING THE REDESIGNED DISABILITY PROCESS (816F)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

31 USC 3711(f); 31 USC 3716; Sec 1631(b) of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 416.590; 20 CFR 416.1403; 20 CFR 422.301; 20 CFR 422.305

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We propose to modify our regulations dealing with the recovery of SSI overpayments to reflect statutory authority for SSA to selectively refer information about SSI overpayments to consumer reporting agencies and to recover SSI overpayments through administrative offset by the Department of Treasury against other Federal payments to which the overpaid individual may be entitled. These collection practices would be limited to overpayments made to a person after he or she attained age 18 and would be used after the individual ceases to be an SSI beneficiary.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/23/00 65 FR 63221

NPRM Comment Period End 12/22/00
Final Action 11/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN:

0960-AF31

This entry is Seq. No. 162 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.

4112. � FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND RELATED FORMS (797F)

0960-AF44

4113. � COLLECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME OVERPAYMENTS FROM TITLE VIII BENEFITS (819F)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 402(i); 42 USC 402(j); 42 USC 402(o); 42 USC 402(p); 42 USC 402(r); 42 USC 405; 42 USC 416(i)(2); 42 USC 423(b); 42 USC 428(a); 42 USC 902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 404.610; 20 CFR 404.611; 20 CFR 422.505

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We will include language that explains the Internet applications completed on SSA's website and submitted to SSA are prescribed applications for filing for social security benefits. We plan to incorporate an explanation that once SSA has an approved electronic signature method in place, the signature method will be included as part of the Internet application process and will be required for the applications.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/17/01 66 FR 43136

NPRM Comment Period End 10/16/01
Final Action 02/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Lola Doyle, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-5899
Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN:

0960-AF52

4114. � SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR THE AGED, BLIND AND DISABLED; STUDENT CHILD EARNED INCOME EXCLUSION (865F)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is undetermined.

Legal Authority:

42 USC 902; 42 USC 1320b-17; 42 USC 1382(b)

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 416.570; 20 CFR 416.572

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

We plan to modify our rules for dealing with the recovery of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit overpayments under title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act). The final rules would implement statutory authority for SSA to recover SSI overpayments by adjusting the amount of special veterans benefits payable under title VIII of the Act. (Title VIII provides monthly benefits to certain World War II veterans residing outside the United States.) This collection practice would be used when the overpaid individual is no longer eligible for SSI cash benefits. Also, the amount of the SSI overpayment recoverable in a month would be limited to 10 percent of the benefit payable in a month under title VIII unless a different rate of collection is requested and approved or the overpaid person (or that person's spouse) willfully misrepresented or concealed information in connection with the overpayment. In cases of misrepresentation or concealment, the entire title VIII benefit would be subject to adjustment to recover the overpayment.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/26/01 66 FR 38963

NPRM Comment Period End 09/24/01
Final Action 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of International Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-0020
Patricia Hora, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7183

RIN:

0960-AF53

4115. COMPUTATION OF SSI BENEFITS FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF PAYMENT (476P)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1381a; 42 USC 1382; 42 USC 1382a; 42 USC 1382b; 42 USC 1382c(f); 42 USC 1382j; 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

20 CFR 416.1161

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The monthly and yearly SSI student earned income exclusion (SEIE) amounts were increased for eligible children based on final rules published December 29, 2000. Those final rules should have made the same increase for ineligible children for purposes of deeming calculations, but it was inadvertently not included. Under SSA's longstanding rules, the same SEIE amounts have applied to the income of both eligible and ineligible children. These rules will apply the same increase made in the SEIE to ineligible children as for eligible children.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Small Entities Affected:

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Kathy Branch, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Program Benefits, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-8766
Cynthia Pullen-Carroll, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security Administration, Office of Process and Innovation Management, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3691

RIN:

0960-AF60

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Long-Term Actions