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The Social Security Administration has issued a new Social Security Ruling (SSR 24-3p) that replaces an older ruling, SSR 00-4p. The new rule changes how vocational evidence is handled in disability determinations, allowing the use of different sources of occupational information beyond the outdated Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). It emphasizes flexibility for vocational specialists and experts in choosing data sources, without needing to explain differences with the DOT, to improve efficiency in assessing disability claims. These changes aim to streamline the process by reducing unnecessary complications and making better use of updated job classification standards.

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 Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a notice about information collection activities that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SSA is asking for public comments on the accuracy and utility of their information collection efforts and suggestions to improve them. The notice contains details on different forms and processes used by SSA, such as verifying identities for voter registration and handling overpayment recoveries, as well as procedures for accessing SSA systems. The public has until certain dates in March and April 2021 to submit their comments.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that the assessment percentage rate for fees paid directly to representatives under the Social Security Act will remain at 6.3 percent for the year 2025. This rate is the lower of two possible amounts: the specified dollar limit or the percentage necessary to recover the costs incurred by the SSA to determine and pay these fees. The maximum dollar limit for assessments is currently $120, having been adjusted for inflation, and will be revisited annually based on cost-of-living changes.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing a new matching program in collaboration with the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). This program will allow the SSA to use quarterly wage and unemployment insurance information from the National Directory of New Hires to help determine if individuals qualify for Extra Help, a benefit for low-income individuals under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act. The agreement ensures that SSA can determine eligibility, reassess current beneficiaries' eligibility, and manage the Extra Help program effectively. The public has until May 12, 2025, to submit comments on this proposed program, which will start on May 27, 2025, and will remain in effect for 18 months.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a modification to its system of records for Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and Applications. This change includes updates to record-keeping practices, incorporating gender-inclusive language, and clarifying the system's use in a cloud-based environment. It includes new protocols for security, retention, and the sharing of information with other federal and state agencies. Public comments are invited by January 30, 2025, for any routine use concerns, and the details are documented in the Federal Register.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a new matching program with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify eligibility for the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy. This program involves the IRS sharing specific taxpayer information with the SSA to determine correct subsidy percentages for benefits under the Social Security Act. Interested parties have until May 12, 2025, to submit comments regarding this program, which will begin on May 27, 2025, and last for 18 months. The initiative is authorized under specific sections of the Internal Revenue Code and the Social Security Act.

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.

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 Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced updates to their electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. They are adding two more subscription tiers and reducing fees for all tiers to make the service more accessible and affordable for smaller and medium-sized users. This includes a new tier for up to 75,000 transactions and another for up to 500,000. The changes aim to recover development costs while providing cost relief to users, with a plan to break even by 2027.