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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and Executive Order 14168, aiming to modify the system of records related to Social Security Numbers (SSNs). This notice includes updates such as revising categories of individuals covered, removing gender references, clarifying the system's location to include cloud-based environments, and improving readability. In addition, the SSA readdresses routine uses and safeguarding measures, and invites public comments on these changes by March 24, 2025. This initiative is intended to enhance privacy protection, system efficiency, and compliance with new federal directives.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed new rules to manage an excise tax on the sale of certain designated drugs by manufacturers, producers, and importers. These regulations detail how the tax will be applied and calculated, particularly focusing on sales during specific periods defined by law. The proposed rules include definitions of terms like "manufacturer" and "sale," guidelines for identifying sales subject to the tax, and methods for calculating the tax amount. The rules aim to ensure that the tax is assessed fairly and are seeking public comments and possible requests for a hearing by March 3, 2025.

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued new regulations to clarify the definition of a "coverage month" for calculating the Premium Tax Credit (PTC). Starting in 2025, these rules ensure a month is considered a coverage month even if the full premium isn't paid, provided certain conditions are met. This applies in cases such as grace periods, state emergency orders, or meeting a premium payment threshold. The regulations aim to enhance reporting consistency across exchanges, impacting taxpayers who receive health insurance via the Health Insurance Exchange.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is seeking public comments on their proposed changes to several forms related to the collection of information on annuities for employees, survivors, and individuals with disabilities under the Railroad Retirement Act. These changes include updates to the instructions and questions on the forms, aimed at improving clarity and ensuring the information accurately reflects the applicants' current situations, such as daily activities and work history. The RRB encourages feedback on the practical use of these forms and ways to reduce the paperwork burden on respondents. Comments should be sent to the Board or the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General announced a temporary delay in the effective date of certain amendments to a rule about safe harbor protections for prescription drug rebates. This decision is in line with the "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" memo from January 20, 2021, and is due to ongoing litigation challenging the rule. The effective date for these amendments, initially set for January 29, 2021, is postponed to March 22, 2021, to allow time for further review and consideration. Additionally, a correction was made to a technical error in the published amendatory instructions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) have announced a virtual meeting of the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee, which will take place on March 9 and 10, 2021. The meeting will focus on proposed changes to the ICD-10 coding system, with discussions on both ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS topics. The meeting is open to the public, although participation may be limited by the number of available audio lines. CMS has provided a platform for public comments on certain procedure code topics until April 9, 2021.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is submitting various information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review, inviting public comments before April 28, 2025. These collections cover topics such as third-party documentation for tax credits, reporting distributions from medical savings accounts, and reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Some forms, like Form 1099-SA and Forms 1099-LS and 1099-SB, are used to report financial transactions related to health accounts and life insurance contracts. The aim is to ensure compliance with tax regulations and accurately assess tax benefits and obligations.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking public comments on several information collection requests that need approval from the Office of Management and Budget. They are interested in getting feedback on the necessity, usefulness, and clarity of the information collected, as well as ways to reduce the response burden on the public. The collections include forms for appealing denied Social Security benefits, customer satisfaction surveys, requests for reconsideration of denied claims, and a study on supportive housing and employment. Public comments can be submitted via mail, email, or online until February 24, 2025.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating an existing system of records, named Federal Advisory Committee/Subgroup Member, Subscriber/Registrant, and Guest Speaker Records. This update includes adding records about guest speakers at advisory committee meetings and changing the system's name. New routine uses for the records have been established, such as sharing limited information about guest speakers’ qualifications and financial interests. The update aims to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with federal advisory committee regulations. Comments on the new and revised policies are invited until January 27, 2025.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released a notice regarding the revision of various OMB-approved information collection activities. This notice invites public comments on the necessity and accuracy of these information collections, as well as suggestions for improvement, before the agency submits them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The collections involve various forms and questionnaires related to Social Security benefits, eligibility, and appeals processes. The SSA aims to gather feedback to enhance these processes while minimizing the burden on respondents.