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The Social Security Administration has issued a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) extending the flexibility in evaluating the "close proximity of time" standard for musculoskeletal disorder listings until May 11, 2029. This extension allows the administration more time to study healthcare practices and access, especially given the increased use of telehealth services after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The rule aims to accommodate the ongoing changes in healthcare access and provision by allowing more time for individuals to meet the required medical listing criteria for disability claims. The public is invited to submit comments on this rule by March 18, 2025.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is inviting comments on certain information collection activities that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The agency provides details about these activities, including the need for them, their practical applications, and ways to improve their quality and reduce the burden on those who need to provide information. The document outlines specific types of information collections pending clearance, such as verifying religious group exemptions from taxes, claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and applications for Medicare subsidies. The SSA emphasizes the importance of feedback and sets deadlines for public comments.

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) is asking for public feedback on its information collection processes that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They are seeking comments on aspects like the accuracy of their burden estimates, the necessity of the information, and ways to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents. The listed information collections include forms and procedures related to Social Security disability claims and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which are used to assess claimant eligibility and manage the application process. Comments on these collections should be submitted by specific dates to be considered.

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) 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 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 updated the maximum civil monetary penalties to account for inflation, as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments are effective from January 15, 2025, through January 14, 2026. For example, the penalty for fraud facilitators in positions of trust will increase from $9,704 to $9,956, and for violative broadcasts, the penalty will rise from $63,991 to $65,653. The SSA uses the October Consumer Price Index and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget to calculate these annual updates.

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.

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.