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The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule, effective March 3, 2025, to streamline the administration of benefits by using electronic payroll data. This rule allows standardized exchanges of wage and employment information with payroll providers, aiding in the management of Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. It aims to improve accuracy, reduce improper payments, and lessen the burden on both program beneficiaries and administration staff. Public comments have been considered, and the rule includes provisions for phased implementation, privacy, data accuracy, and addressing concerns regarding identity theft and reporting requirements.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a new matching program with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in line with the Privacy Act provisions. This program aims to identify Medicare enrollees aged 90 and above with inactive records for at least three years to verify their ongoing eligibility for Social Security benefits. The program will also help detect and analyze potential fraud. SSA will use this information to assess and ensure the rightful distribution of benefits and refer any suspected fraud cases to the Office of the Inspector General for investigation.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) published a notice about its ongoing efforts to improve how people can submit information electronically. This includes the nationwide rollout of a new tool called eSignature/Upload Documents, allowing individuals to submit forms and evidence online securely. This tool helps reduce the reliance on paper submissions and complies with an executive order for improving online government services. Additionally, SSA requests public feedback on the proposed changes to these information collection processes.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a request for public comments on the collection of information it conducts. This is part of a requirement to renew the approval for using various forms, such as the Integrated Registration Services System, which helps verify identities for secure communication. Another form described is the Notification of a Social Security Number to Employers, which assists in ensuring employers have accurate information for wage reporting. The SSA seeks feedback on how to improve these procedures and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice to modify the Travel and Border Crossing Records system, initially published in 2019, in accordance with the Privacy Act. This modified system collects information about individuals who receive benefits and have traveled outside the United States, to ensure proper benefit payments under Titles II, XVI, and XVIII of the Social Security Act. Public comments are invited on the changes, especially concerning routine uses, before they become effective on March 31, 2021. The modifications include updates to contact information, records retention, and disposal practices, as well as corrections to stylistic and typographical errors.

The Social Security Administration has announced new inflation-adjusted maximum penalties for civil monetary violations, effective from January 15, 2021, to January 14, 2022. The adjustments are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. For example, the penalty for fraud facilitators in a position of trust has increased to $8,212, and the penalty for a violative broadcast has increased to $54,157. These updates ensure penalties align with inflation and are applied fairly each year.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is planning to implement an information exchange system with Equifax, a payroll data provider. This system aims to improve the administration of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by automatically receiving wage and employment data. This data will help ensure accurate benefit payments and prevent errors or delays. The SSA is seeking comments from the public on the specifics of this proposed system by February 18, 2021.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a new emergency information collection tool called the Security Authentication PIN (SAP) to strengthen security measures during phone interactions. This tool will help verify user identities for certain services like direct deposit changes and flagged claims, reducing fraud risk. The process involves generating a unique PIN through a mySocial Security account and sharing it with a technician when making requests over the phone. While mandatory under the emergency rule, people can still visit local offices to verify their identity in person if they prefer not to use the SAP system.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a list of information collection packages needing approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This includes revisions and extensions of existing collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SSA seeks public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these collections, and suggestions for improvements. The notice covers several forms and procedures related to Social Security benefits, overpayment waivers, appeals, and state reporting requirements. Public comments are encouraged and must be submitted by specific deadlines to ensure consideration.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a new matching program with the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) under the Department of Health and Human Services. This program will allow SSA to access employment and unemployment data to help administer the Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Disability Insurance (DI), and Ticket-to-Work programs. The goal is to verify individuals' eligibility and payment amounts accurately. Public comments on the program are open until January 29, 2025, and the program will take effect shortly after, lasting for 18 months.