[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Social Security Administration Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Social Security Administration





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA)






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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Office of the Commissioner

20 CFR Ch. III

Semiannual Unified Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (as amended by E.O. 13258) 
entitled Regulatory Planning and Review, issued September 30, 1993, and 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-354) require each 
Federal agency to publish semiannually a brief description of all 
regulatory actions under development or review, expected to be under 
development or review for the next 12 months, or completed since the 
previous publication of the agenda. Our last agenda of regulations was 
published December 22, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information about a 
specific regulatory action, contact the person identified as the agency 
contact for that action. Comments or inquiries of a general nature 
should be directed to Martin J. Sussman, Regulations Officer, Social 
Security Administration, 100 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401; Telephone (410) 965-1767 or TTY 
(410) 966-5609.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Social Security Administration (SSA) 
administers the retirement, survivors, and disability insurance 
programs under title II of the Social Security Act (the Act), the 
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program under title XVI of the Act, 
and Special Benefits to Certain World War II Veterans under title VIII 
of the Act. Our regulations generally do not impose burdens on the 
private sector or on State, local, or tribal governments. Our 
regulations document the rules under which we make eligibility 
determinations and set forth both the responsibilities of the Agency 
towards the public and beneficiaries' rights and responsibilities under 
the programs we administer.

     Our regulatory efforts can be placed into one of the following 
three categories: (1) legislative implementation; (2) program 
changes to improve SSA service to the public; and (3) improvements 
or clarifications to enhance effective stewardship of SSA programs.

     We continue to seek legislative improvements for the programs 
we administer. However, because of the complexity of our programs, 
statutory language is rarely detailed enough to govern the actions 
of agency adjudicative decisionmakers. Supporting regulations are 
often required. In some instances, Congress directs SSA to issue 
implementing regulations. For other legislative provisions, SSA 
regulations provide program information to applicants for benefits, 
current beneficiaries, and their legal counsels.

     Our regulatory agenda includes an item to amend our 
regulations to reflect the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, 
and Modernization Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-173). We will also be 
planning regulatory changes to reflect provisions of the Social 
Security Protection Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-203).

     Included in our agenda are items that will amend our 
regulations to include more provisions of The Ticket to Work and 
Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999, (Pub. L. 106-170), which 
was signed on December 17, 1999. Among the provisions still 
requiring regulations are provisions that will suspend continuing 
disability reviews based on work activity and expedited 
reinstatement of disability benefits terminated due to work 
activity. In addition, we expect to propose revisions to the 
existing rules that implement the Ticket to Work program.

     We continue to work diligently to improve our program benefit 
regulations and to develop partnerships with large segments of the 
community of interest groups concerned about Social Security 
programs. The remainder of our Unified Agenda reflects such 
improvements and clarifications.

     The spring 2004 regulatory agenda for the Social Security 
Administration follows.

Dated: May 11, 2004.

 Martin J. Sussman,

SSA Regulations Officer.

                               Social Security Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3745        Revised Medical Criteria for Endocrine Disorders (436P)...............................    0960-AD78
3746        Supplemental Standards for Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Social Security           0960-AE48
            Administration (601P).................................................................
3747        Title VI (Civil Rights Act (1964)), Title IX (Education Amend. (1972)), Rehabilitation    0960-AE63
            Act (1973), and Age Discrimination Act (1975) in Programs/Activities Receiving
            Financial Assistance by SSA (617P)....................................................
3748        Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Social Security Programs or Activities (661P).....    0960-AE78
3749        Privacy and Disclosure of Official Records and Information (711P).....................    0960-AE88
3750        Federal Salary Offset (Withholding a Portion of a Federal Employee's Salary To Collect    0960-AE89
            a Delinquent Debt Owed to the Social Security Administration) (721P)..................
3751        Exemption of Work Activity as a Basis for a Continuing Disability Review (Ticket to       0960-AE93
            Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999) (725P)..............................
3752        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Genitourinary Disorders (802P)................    0960-AF30
3753        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Immune System Disorders (804P)................    0960-AF33
3754        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders (826P)...............    0960-AF48
3755        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders (886P).......................    0960-AF69
3756        Mandatory Exclusion of Health Care Providers, Representatives, and Representative         0960-AF85
            Payees From Participation in SSA Programs (954P)......................................
3757        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Hematological Disorders (974P)................    0960-AF88

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3758        Amendments to the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program (967P)..................    0960-AF89
3759        Elimination of Parent-to-Child Deeming for Individuals Who No Longer Meet the             0960-AF96
            Definition of Spouse of the Natural or Adoptive Parent (793P).........................
3760        $30 Private Insurance (794P)..........................................................    0960-AF99
3761        Rules for Helping Blind and Disabled Individuals Achieve Self-Support (506P)..........    0960-AG00
3762        Medicare Prescription Drug Premium and Cost-Sharing (1024P)...........................    0960-AG03
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                                Social Security Administration--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3763        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Malignant Neoplastic Diseases (399F)..........    0960-AD67
3764        Dedicated Accounts and Installment Payments for Certain Past Due SSI Benefits (622F)..    0960-AE59
3765        Technical Changes to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Regulations (664F)............    0960-AE79
3766        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Impairments of the Digestive System (800F)....    0960-AF28
3767        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Impairments Affecting Multiple Body Systems       0960-AF32
            (803F)................................................................................
3768        Revisions to the Medical-Vocational Guidelines (823F).................................    0960-AF47
3769        Amendments to Annual Earnings Test Regulations (866F).................................    0960-AF62
3770        Stepchild Entitlement and Termination Requirements (934P).............................    0960-AF78
3771        Representative Payment Under Titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act          0960-AF83
            (949F)................................................................................
3772        Elimination of Clothing From the Definitions of Income and In-Kind Support and            0960-AF84
            Maintenance, Exclusions of One Automobile, and Household Goods and Personal Effects
            Under SSI From Resources (950F).......................................................
3773        Continuation of Benefit Payment to Certain Individuals Who Are Participating in a         0960-AF86
            Program of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Employment Services, or Other Support
            Services (925F).......................................................................
3774        Evidence Requirement for Assignment of Social Security Numbers (SSNs); Assignment of      0960-AF87
            SSNs to Foreign Students (960F).......................................................
3775        Elimination of Deemed Military Wages (768F)...........................................    0960-AF90
3776        Administrative Review Process; Incorporation by Reference of Oral Findings of Fact and    0960-AF92
            Rationale in Wholly Favorable Written Decisions (964I)................................
3777        Exclusion of Military Pay for Combat Service from Deemed Income and Resources (978I)..    0960-AF97
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                                Social Security Administration--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3778        Deeming of Income From an Ineligible Spouse to an Eligible Individual and an Eligible     0960-AE50
            Child (606P)..........................................................................
3779        Medical Equivalence for Adults and Children (787P)....................................    0960-AF19
3780        Expedited Reinstatement of Disability Benefits (Ticket to Work and Work Incentives        0960-AF21
            Improvement Act) (790P)...............................................................
3781        SSI Trusts and Transfers of Resources (791P)..........................................    0960-AF22
3782        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Special Senses and Speech Disorders (805P)....    0960-AF34
3783        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Neurological Disorders (806P).................    0960-AF35
3784        Filing Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Military Personnel and            0960-AF39
            Civilian Employees Claims Act (785F)..................................................
3785        Disability Insurance Program Demonstration Project Authority (Ticket to Work and Work     0960-AF41
            Incentives Improvement Act of 1999) (789P)............................................
3786        Determining Disability for an Individual With Drug Addiction or Alcoholism (851P).....    0960-AF57
3787        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Respiratory System Disorders (859P)...........    0960-AF58
3788        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Growth Disorders (444P).......................    0960-AF67
3789        Referral of Persons Eligible for Disability or Blindness Benefits to Other Agencies       0960-AF80
            for Vocational Rehabilitation Services (929F).........................................
3790        Coverage of Residents in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI);         0960-AG01
            Coverage of Ministers, Members of the Clergy, and Christian Science Practitioners
            (792P)................................................................................
3791        Liability of Representative Payees for Overpayments to Deceased Recipients (796P).....    0960-AG02
3792        Recontacting Your Medical Source(s) (2241P)...........................................    0960-AG04

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3793        Medical and Other Evidence of Your Impairment(s) (2261P)..............................    0960-AG05
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                                Social Security Administration--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3794        Administrative Wage Garnishment (To Repay a Debt Owed to the Social Security              0960-AE92
            Administration) (724F)................................................................
3795        OASDI and SSI; Administrative Review Process; Video Teleconferencing Appearances          0960-AE97
            Before Administrative Law Judges of the Social Security Administration (737F).........
3796        Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Skin Disorders (801F).........................    0960-AF29
3797        Wage Reports and Pension Information (809P)...........................................    0960-AF38
3798        New Disability Claims Process--Roles of State Agency (816F)...........................    0960-AF44
3799        Filing of Applications and Related Forms (797F).......................................    0960-AF52
3800        Payment of Benefits to Aliens Residing Outside the United States (909F)...............    0960-AF70
3801        Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans; Reporting Requirements, Suspension    0960-AF72
            and Termination Events, Overpayments, and Administrative Review Process (922F)........
3802        Interrelationship of Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program with the        0960-AF82
            Railroad Retirement Program (943F)....................................................
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Social Security Administration (SSA)                Proposed Rule Stage






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3745. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR ENDOCRINE DISORDERS (436P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 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 
endocrine 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 endocrineimpairments. The Supplemental Security 
Income Program incorporates and uses the same medical criteria as the 
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bonnie Davis, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4172

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AD78
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3746. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (601P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC app, Ethics in Government Act of 1978; 5 USC 
7301; 5 USC 7353

CFR Citation: 5 CFR ch LXXXI (New)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Social Security Administration (SSA), with the 
concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), proposes to issue 
regulations for officers and employees of SSA that supplement the OGE 
Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 
which became effective February 3, 1993. The proposed rule specifies 
procedural and substantive requirements that are necessary to address 
ethical issues unique to SSA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stuart M. Besser, Attorney, Social Security 
Administration, Office of the General Counsel, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-3194

Richard M. Bresnick, Paralegal Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations,

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6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1758

RIN: 0960-AE48
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3747. TITLE VI (CIVIL RIGHTS ACT (1964)), TITLE IX (EDUCATION AMEND. 
(1972)), REHABILITATION ACT (1973), AND AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT (1975) IN 
PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY SSA (617P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681; 29 USC 794; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 
2000d; 42 USC 6101

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 431

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Prior to March 31, 1995, SSA was an operating component of 
HHS and the general regulatory authority for SSA programs and 
administration was vested in the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
(the Secretary) based on section 1102 of the Social Security Act (the 
Act) (42 U.S.C. 1302). The Social Security Independence and Program 
Improvements Act (SSIPIA) established SSA as an independent agency in 
the executive branch of the Federal Government effective March 31, 
1995, and vested general regulatory authority in the Commissioner of 
Social Security (the Commissioner). Under section 106(b) of SSIPIA, HHS 
regulations in effect immediately prior to March 31, 1995, which relate 
to functions now vested in the Commissioner by reason of SSA's 
independence, continue to apply to SSA until such time as they are 
modified, suspended, terminated, or repealed by the Commissioner. SSA 
is promulgating regulations at 20 CFR part 431, which are based in 
large measure upon the HHS regulations at 45 CFR parts 80, 81, 84, 86, 
and 91. These SSA regulations reflect changes necessary to adapt the 
HHS regulations to SSA procedures. Upon SSA's rules becoming final 
regulations, the HHS regulations will cease to have application to SSA 
in accordance with section 106(b) of SSIPIA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eileen Inglesby-Houghton, Attorney, Social Security 
Administration, Office of the General Counsel, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4816

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

RIN: 0960-AE63
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3748. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAMS OR 
ACTIVITIES (661P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 794; 42 USC 902

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 432

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations are intended to ensure that 
individuals are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of 
disability, race, color, national origin, sex, age, or religion in any 
program or activity conducted by SSA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AE78
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3749. PRIVACY AND DISCLOSURE OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION (711P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552; 5 USC 552a; 42 USC 1306(a); 42 USC 
902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 401.30; 20 CFR 401.45; 20 CFR 401.55; 20 CFR 
401.150; 20 CFR 401.180

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise our privacy and disclosure rules to:
1. More fully describe the role and function of the Privacy Officer;
2. Describe safeguards against inappropriate disclosure of personal 
information when individuals request information about themselves by 
electronic means (e.g., through the Internet);
3. Conform to special procedures on an individual's access to medical 
records; and
4. Add a new section to grant direct access to a minor's medical 
records by the minor's parent or legal guardian acting on the minor's 
behalf.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chris W. Johnson, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Public Disclosure, Office of the 
General Counsel, 1508 Woodlawn Drive, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-8563

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

RIN: 0960-AE88
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3750. FEDERAL SALARY OFFSET (WITHHOLDING A PORTION OF A FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE'S SALARY TO COLLECT A DELINQUENT DEBT OWED TO THE SOCIAL 
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) (721P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 404; 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902; 42 USC 1383; 5 USC 
5514

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 422

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This initiative would enable the Social Security 
Administration (SSA) to collect from Federal salaries qualifying, 
delinquent title II and title XVI overpayment debts, and

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administrative debts owed by individuals who are currently Federal 
employees. The debt collection would be accomplished by the partial 
reduction of the employee's disposable salary.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04
Final Action                    03/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Edward Johns, Financial Management Analyst, Social 
Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-0392

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AE89
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3751. EXEMPTION OF WORK ACTIVITY AS A BASIS FOR A CONTINUING DISABILITY 
REVIEW (TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999) 
(725P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 421(m)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.903; 20 CFR 404.1574; 20 CFR 404.1575; 20 CFR 
404.1590; 20 CFR 404.1594; 20 CFR 416.990; 20 CFR 416.994; 20 CFR 
416.1403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend our regulations to explain how we 
will implement section 221(m) of the Social Security Act (the Act). 
Section 221(m) affects our rules for when we will conduct a continuing 
disability review if a beneficiary works and receives benefits under 
title II of the Act based on disability. (We interpret this section to 
include beneficiaries who receive both title II disability benefits and 
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments based on disability.) It 
also affects theway we evaluate work activity when deciding if a 
beneficiary has engaged in substantial gainful activity, and affects 
the standards we use when we determine whether disability continues or 
ends.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kristine Erwin-Tribbitt, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of Program Development and 
Research, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-3353

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

RIN: 0960-AE93
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3752. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GENITOURINARY DISORDERS 
(802P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments (the Listings) that we use to evaluate genitourinary 
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 genitourinary impairments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul J. Scott, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, Office of 
Disability Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-1192

RIN: 0960-AF30
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3753. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDERS 
(804P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are planning to update and revise the rules that we use to 
evaluate immune system disorders of adults and children who apply for, 
or receive, disability benefits under title II and Supplemental 
Security Income (SSI) payments based on disability under title XVI of 
the Social Security Act (the Act). The rules we plan on revising are 
sections 14.00 and 114.00 in the Listing of Impairments in appendix 1 
to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (the listings). These 
listings include such disorders as HIV infection, other Immunoglobulin 
deficiency syndromes or deficiencies of cell-mediated immunity, System 
Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, Polymyositis, Inflammatory Arthritis, 
and other connective tissue disorders.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           05/09/03                    68 FR 24896
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/08/03
NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul J. Scott, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, Office of 
Disability Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-1192

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

RIN: 0960-AF33

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3754. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS 
(826P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Listings 4.00 and 104.00 of appendix 1 to subpart P of our 
regulation (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 cause marked and severe functional 
limitations. We propose to revise the criteria that we use to evaluate 
cardiovascular impairments under the listings to reflect our program 
experience and advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of 
evaluating these disorders. The SSI program incorporates by reference 
and uses the same medical criteria as the old-age, survivors, and 
disability insurance program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bonnie Davis, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4172

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

RIN: 0960-AF48
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3755. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING MENTAL DISORDERS (886P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1; 20 CFR 404.1520; 20 CFR 
404.1520a; 20 CFR 404.1528; 20 CFR 416.920a; 20 CFR 416.928

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are planning to update and revise the rules that we use to 
evaluate mental disorders of adults and children who apply for, or 
receive, disability benefits under title II and Supplemental Security 
Income (SSI) payments based on disability under title XVI of the Social 
Security Act (the Act). The rules we plan on revising are in sections 
404.1520a and 416.920a of our regulations, and sections 12.00 and 
112.00 in the Listing of Impairments in appendix 1 to subpart P of part 
404 of our regulations (the listings).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           03/17/03                    68 FR 12639
ANPRM Comment Period End        06/16/03
NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cathy Lively, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-1180

Martin J. Sussman, Social Security Administration, Office of 
Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1767

RIN: 0960-AF69
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3756. MANDATORY EXCLUSION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND 
REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES FROM PARTICIPATION IN SSA PROGRAMS (954P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-169, sec 208; 42 USC 1320b-6

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1503b; 20 CFR 416.903b

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would exclude representatives and health 
care providers who are convicted of violating certain criminal statutes 
involving fraud and other matters in the title II or title XVI programs 
administered by SSA, or who are assessed a civil monetary penalty for 
making false or misleading statements related to such programs, from 
participation in those programs. The minimum exclusion period is five 
years, but exclusions can be permanent.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




3757. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING HEMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS 
(974P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Sections 7.00 and 107.00 (hemic and lymphatic system) of 
appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations (404.1501 
through 404.1599) describe hematological disorders that are considered 
severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, or 
for a child claiming SSI payments under title XVI, which causes marked 
and severe functional limitation. We are proposing to revise 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                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Hungerman, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2289

RIN: 0960-AF88
_______________________________________________________________________




3758. AMENDMENTS TO THE TICKET TO WORK AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM 
(967P)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1320b-19; PL 106-170, sec 101

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 411.115; 20 CFR 411.125 to 411.140; 20 CFR 411.150 
to 411.155; 20 CFR 411.171; 20 CFR 411.350 to 411.375; 20 CFR 411.385 
to 411.395; 20 CFR 411.500 to 411.510; 20 CFR 411.525 to 411.565; 20 
CFR 411.575 to 411.585

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed rules are intended to amend the final rules 
implementing the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program under 
section 1148 of the Social Security Act: to expand beneficiary 
eligibility to receive tickets under this program; to clarify the rules 
for assignment of a beneficiaries' ticket to a State vocational 
rehabilitation (VR) agency; to revise the rules for payment when a 
beneficiary receives services from both a State VR agency and an 
employment network (EN); and, consistent with the Commissioner's 
authority in section 1148(h) of the Act, to revise the rules for 
milestone and outcome payments to ENs, in order to increase the 
incentives for providers of employment and other support services to 
participate in this program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/00/04
Final Action                    02/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Geoffrey Funk, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9010

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

RIN: 0960-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




3759. ELIMINATION OF PARENT-TO-CHILD DEEMING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NO 
LONGER MEET THE DEFINITION OF SPOUSE OF THE NATURAL OR ADOPTIVE PARENT 
(793P)

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

Legal Authority: Sec 1614(f)(2) of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1160; 20 CFR 416.1165; 20 CFR 416.1202; 20 CFR 
416.1851

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to change the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
parent-to-child deeming rules to no longer consider the income and 
resources of a stepparent when an eligible child resides in the 
household with a stepparent, but not his or her natural or adoptive 
parent. We will clarify that a stepparent no longer meets the 
definition of a ``parent'' when his or her spouse dies or leaves the 
household. Thus, an eligible child is not subject to deeming from a 
stepparent unless the child lives with both his or her natural or 
adoptive parent and the stepparent. We also propose changing the age at 
which an individual is no longer considered an ineligible child for 
purposes of deeming from 21 to 22. We believe this change will simplify 
our rules for both the public and our public contact employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/00/04
Final Action                    05/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen E. Kerwath, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9835

Kenneth A. Brown, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9772

Richard M. Bresnick, Paralegal Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1758

Related RIN: Related to 0960-AF24
RIN: 0960-AF96
_______________________________________________________________________




3760.  $30 PRIVATE INSURANCE (794P)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1382(e)

CFR Citation: 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 
the title XVI regulations based on section 5522(c) of the Balanced 
Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-33). Section 5522(c) eliminated 
obsolete terminology in section 1611(e)(1) of the Social Security Act 
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 Social Security Act 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                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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Agency Contact: Karen E. Kerwath, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9835

Lois A. Berg, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1713

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0960-AF25
RIN: 0960-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




3761.  RULES FOR HELPING BLIND AND DISABLED 
INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE SELF-SUPPORT (506P)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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; 42 USC 
1382 note

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1180; 20 CFR 416.1181; 20 CFR 416.1226

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are proposing to amend our regulations to explain how we 
implement Section 203 of the Social Security Independence and Program 
Improvements Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-296). Section 203 of this Law 
requires us to establish regulations regarding time limits for plans to 
achieve self-support (PASS). The law requires that the time limits take 
into account the length of time that a person needs to achieve his or 
her employment goal, within a reasonable period. A plan to achieve 
self-support (PASS)allows some people who receive or are eligible for 
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments to set aside part of their 
income and/or resources to meet an occupational goal. The income and/or 
resources set aside under a plan to achieve self-support (PASS) will 
not be counted in determining the amount of the person's supplemental 
Security Income (SSI) payment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mary Hoover, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Development and Research, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-5651

Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 966-9822
Fax: 410 966-2830

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0960-AE17
RIN: 0960-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




3762.  MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PREMIUM AND COST-
SHARING (1024P)

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: PL 108-173

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and 
Modernization Act of 2003 provides a new, voluntary prescription drug 
coverage program under part D of Medicare. It provides prescription 
drug coverage to Medicare beneficiaries who are entitled to or enrolled 
in Medicare. Part D requires the beneficiary to pay monthly premiums 
and cost-sharing for covered prescription drugs. Medicare beneficiaries 
with limited income and resources may be eligible for subsidies of some 
or all of their premium andcost-sharing expenses under part D. These 
proposed rules would describe; how we determine who is eligible for 
premium-amount and cost-sharing subsidies, how we redetermine 
eligibility for a subsidy, how to file for subsidies, how we evaluate 
income and resources, when eligibility for premium-amount and cost-
sharing subsidies terminates, and how to file an appeal on the amount 
of subsidy or if we deny an application for a subsidy or terminate 
eligibility.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Craig Street, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9793

Lois A. Berg, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1713

RIN: 0960-AG03
_______________________________________________________________________


Social Security Administration (SSA)                   Final Rule Stage






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3763. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING MALIGNANT NEOPLASTIC 
DISEASES (399F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Sections 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 revising these sections to ensure 
that the medical

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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                            11/27/01                    66 FR 59305
NPRM Comment Period End         01/28/02
NPRM Comment Period End Extended04/18/02                    67 FR 19138
Final Action                    01/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Hungerman, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2289

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

RIN: 0960-AD67
_______________________________________________________________________




3764. DEDICATED ACCOUNTS AND INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN PAST DUE 
SSI BENEFITS (622F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1381; 42 USC 1381a; 42 USC 
1382(c); 42 USC 1382(e); 42 USC 1383(a) to 1383(d); 42 USC 1383(g)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.545; 20 CFR 416.546; 20 CFR 416.640; 20 CFR 
416.1210; 20 CFR 416.1247

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 22, 1996, Interim Final 
Rules were published on December 20, 1996.
Interim Final Rules were published on December 20, 1996.

Abstract: These regulations reflect amendments to the Social Security 
Act made by sections 213 and 221 of the Personal Responsibility and 
Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Section 213 requires the 
establishment of accounts in financial institutions for the payment of 
past due SSI benefits after reimbursement to a State for Interim 
Assistance Reimbursement exceeding 6 months' benefits to representative 
payees on behalf of children under age 18. These accounts will be 
dedicated for certain purposes by restrictions on the use of such past 
due benefits.
Section 221 requires past due SSI benefits after reimbursement to a 
State for Interim Assistance Reimbursement that equals or exceeds 12 
months' benefits to be paid in installments, with certain exceptions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/20/96                    61 FR 67203
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/18/97
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Lois A. Berg, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1713

RIN: 0960-AE59
_______________________________________________________________________




3765. TECHNICAL CHANGES TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) 
REGULATIONS (664F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1236; 20 CFR 416, subpart K, app

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are amending the SSI regulations by making technical 
changes to our rules on income and resources. These technical changes 
update lists of exclusions from income and resources under the SSI 
program that are based on statutes other than the Social Security Act 
and make additional technical changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric Ice, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 966-3233

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AE79
_______________________________________________________________________




3766. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING IMPAIRMENTS OF THE 
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (800F)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 1302; 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Listings 5.00 and 105.00 of appendix 1 to the disability 
regulation at 20 CFR part 404, subpart P describe those digestive 
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 are considered severe enough to result in 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 consistentwith 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                            11/14/01                    66 FR 57009
NPRM Comment Period End         01/14/02
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Torkas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1744

Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security

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Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF28
_______________________________________________________________________




3767. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING IMPAIRMENTS AFFECTING 
MULTIPLE BODY SYSTEMS (803F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final rules revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving impairments 
affecting multiple body systems. We apply these criteria when you claim 
benefits based on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social 
Security Act. The proposed revisions reflect current medical knowledge, 
treatment, and methods of evaluating impairments affecting multiple 
body systems.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/23/02                    67 FR 78196
NPRM Comment Period End         02/21/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Arden, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9098

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

RIN: 0960-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




3768. REVISIONS TO THE MEDICAL-VOCATIONAL GUIDELINES (823F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 1382c; 42 USC 
902(a)(5)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 2; 20 CFR 404.1564; 20 CFR 
416.964

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/03                    68 FR 40213
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/03
Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elaine Tocco, Vocational Policy Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 966-6356

Martin J. Sussman, Social Security Administration, Office of 
Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1767

RIN: 0960-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________




3769. AMENDMENTS TO ANNUAL EARNINGS TEST REGULATIONS (866F)

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: 20 CFR 404.415; 20 CFR 404.416

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Senior Citizen's Freedom to Work Act of 2000, Pub. L. 
106-182, enacted on April 7, 2000, eliminates the annual earnings test 
for retirement beneficiaries, starting from the month in which they 
reach full retirement age.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/25/03                    68 FR 50985
NPRM Comment Period End         10/24/03
Final Action                    08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dorothy Skipwith, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-4231

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

RIN: 0960-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________




3770. STEPCHILD ENTITLEMENT AND TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS (934P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 403(a); 42 USC 403(b); 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)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.339; 20 CFR 404.352; 20 CFR 404.363; 42 CFR 
404.364

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: SSA proposes to amend its regulations to incorporate the 
changes to the entitlement and termination requirements for stepchild's 
benefits introduced by the Contract with America Advancement Act of 
1996. The statutory changes allow a stepchild to be considered 
dependent upon an insured stepparent for purposes of entitlement to 
benefits as a stepchild, only if he or she is receiving at least one-
half support from the insured person (stepparent). The changes also 
require benefit termination when the

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stepchild's natural parent and the insured stepparent divorce. We 
propose to extend the termination requirement to include: (1) a divorce 
that ends the marriage between a stepchild's adoptive parent and the 
insured stepparent; and (2) a prospective annulment that ends the 
marriage between a stepchild's natural or adoptive parent and the 
stepparent. We also propose to include in the regulations our 
longstanding policy that a stepchild's benefits are terminated when the 
marriage between the stepchild's parent and the stepparent is annulled 
from the beginning (ab initio). These proposed rules also correct a 
cross-reference affecting entitlement to mother's or father's benefits, 
and reintroduce an inadvertently deleted definition concerning 
dependency determinations for grandchildren and stepgrandchildren born 
during the one-year support period relevant to a child's entitlement on 
the basis of those relationships to insured persons. These rules will 
reflect enacted legislation and provide accurate and complete 
guidelines for determining entitlement to benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/12/03                    68 FR 47877
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/03
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sherry Pollack, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7915

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




3771. REPRESENTATIVE PAYMENT UNDER TITLES II, VIII, AND XVI OF THE 
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (949F)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 401(j); 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383(a)(2); 42 
USC 1383(d)(1); 42 USC 404(f); 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 1007; 
42 USC 1010

CFR Citation: 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; 20 CFR 408.601; 20 CFR 
408.610; 20 CFR 408.611; 20 CFR 408.615; 20 CFR 408.620; 20 CFR 
408.621; 20 CFR 408.622; 20 CFR 408.624; 20 CFR 408.625; 20 CFR 
408.630; 20 CFR 408.635; 20 CFR 408.640; 20 CFR 408.641; 20 CFR 
408.645; 20 CFR 408.650; 20 CFR 408.655; 20 CFR 408.660; 20 CFR 408.665

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Effective stewardship of SSA programs requires mechanisms to 
assure that benefits are used to meet the needs of beneficiaries judged 
incapable of managing or directing someone else to manage their 
benefits. 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                            09/25/03                    68 FR 55323
NPRM Comment Period End         11/24/03
Final Action                    11/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Betsy Byrd, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7981

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF83
_______________________________________________________________________




3772. ELIMINATION OF CLOTHING FROM THE DEFINITIONS OF INCOME AND IN-KIND 
SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE, EXCLUSIONS OF ONE AUTOMOBILE, AND HOUSEHOLD 
GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS UNDER SSI FROM RESOURCES (950F)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Sec 1612 of the Social Security Act; Sec 1613(a)(2)(A) 
of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: 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; 20 CFR 416.1210; 20 CFR 416.1216; 20 CFR 416.1218

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to make the following changes to our rules on 
determining income and resources under the Supplemental Security Income 
(SSI) program.
1. We propose 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.
2. We propose to simplify our rules on how we exclude an automobile in 
determining the resources of a SSI applicant or recipient. 
Specifically, we propose to exclude one automobile from resources if it 
is used for transportation, without consideration of its value.
3. We propose to change our resources 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

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personal effects as resources when we decide whether a person can 
receive SSI benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/06/04                      69 FR 554
NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Albert Fatur, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, Office of 
Income Security Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-
6401
Phone: 410 965-9855

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF84
_______________________________________________________________________




3773. CONTINUATION OF BENEFIT PAYMENT TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE 
PARTICIPATING IN A PROGRAM OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, 
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, OR OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES (925F)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 425(b); 42 USC 1383(a)(6)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.316; 20 CFR 404.327 (New); 20 CFR 404.328 
(New); 20 CFR 404.337; 20 CFR 404.352; 20 CFR 404.902; 20 CFR 404.1586; 
20 CFR 404.1596; 20 CFR 404.1597; 20 CFR 416.1320; 20 CFR 416.1331; 20 
CFR 416.1338; 20 CFR 416.1402

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final rules revise the regulations that provide for the 
continuation of benefit payments to certain individuals who recover 
medically while participating in a vocational rehabilitation program 
with a State vocational rehabilitation agency. We are revising these 
regulations because of statutory amendments, which extend eligibility 
for these continued benefit payments to certain individuals who recover 
medically while participating in another appropriate program of 
vocational rehabilitation services. These include individuals 
participating in the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program or 
another program of vocational rehabilitation services, employment 
services, or other support services approved by the Commissioner of 
Social Security.
Prior to November 1991, the Social Security Act provided for the 
continuation of payment of Social Security Disability Insurance and 
Supplemental Security Income disability and blindness benefits to 
individuals whose disability or blindnessended for medical reasons 
while they were participating in an approved State vocational 
rehabilitation program under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 
if the Commissioner of Social Security determined that completion or 
continuation of the program would increase the likelihood of the 
individual's permanent removal from the disability benefit rolls. The 
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 extended eligibility for 
continued benefits to individuals who receive Supplemental Security 
Income benefits based on blindness. (We implemented this change by 
issuing operating instructions effective April 1, 1988, the effective 
date of the amendment.) The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 
extended eligibility for continued benefits to individuals 
participating in an approved non-State vocational rehabilitation 
program at the time their disability ended. (We implemented this change 
by issuing operating instructions effective November 1991, the 
effective date of the amendments.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/01/03                    68 FR 45180
NPRM Comment Period End         09/30/03
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Geoffrey Funk, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9010

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

RIN: 0960-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




3774. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS 
(SSNS); ASSIGNMENT OF SSNS TO FOREIGN STUDENTS (960F)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 422.105; 20 CFR 422.107

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise our rules for assigning Social Security 
Numbers (SSNs) to foreign academic students in Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) classification status F-1. Specifically, we propose to 
add additional evidentiary requirements for F-1 students who apply for 
SSNs. In addition to meeting SSA's requirement to provide evidence of 
age, identity, legal alien status, and work authorization, an F-1 
student who does not have a valid DHS issued Employment Authorization 
Document (EAD) will be required to present evidence that on-campus 
employment has been secured before we will assign an SSN.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/16/03                    68 FR 69978
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________




3775. ELIMINATION OF DEEMED MILITARY WAGES (768F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-117

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CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise our regulations to reflect a provision 
in Public Law 107-117 that eliminates deemed military service wage 
credits for members of the uniformed services for all years after 
calendar year 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gareth N. Dence, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9872

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________




3776. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS; INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF ORAL 
FINDINGS OF FACT AND RATIONALE IN WHOLLY FAVORABLE WRITTEN DECISIONS 
(964I)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(b); 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 
1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.953; 20 CFR 416.1453

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These interim final rules revise our regulations to provide 
that if an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) enters a wholly favorable, 
oral decision into the record of a hearing, the ALJ may subsequently 
issue a written decision that gives the findings and reasons for the 
decision by incorporating by reference the findings and reasons stated 
orally at the hearing, provided that the ALJ does not determine 
subsequent to the hearing that the oral findings and reasons should be 
changed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/00/04
Final Action                    04/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________




3777. EXCLUSION OF MILITARY PAY FOR COMBAT SERVICE FROM DEEMED INCOME 
AND RESOURCES (978I)

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

Legal Authority: Sec 1614(f) of the Social Security Act

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1161; 20 CFR 416.1202

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These interim final rules provide for excluding additional 
military pay for combat service from countable income and resources 
when we determine the eligibility of children and spouses of military 
personnel for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The exclusions ensure 
that the SSI benefits of children and spouses of military personnel are 
not adversely affected by the deployment of their family members to a 
combat zone.
Under these rules, in determining an individual's eligibility for SSI, 
we would not count the following types of income of an ineligible 
parent or spouse:
Any additional increment in pay, other than any increase in basic pay, 
received while serving as a member of the uniformed services, if:
1. The spouse or parent received the pay as a result of deployment to 
or while serving in a combat zone; and
2. The spouse or parent was not receiving the additional pay 
immediately prior to deployment to or service in a combat zone.
Under these rules, we also would exclude from deemed resources for nine 
months following the month of receipt, the unspent portion of any 
retroactive payment of:
1. Special pay (hostile fire and imminent danger pay) received by the 
ineligible spouse or ineligible parent from one of the uniformed 
services pursuant to 37 USC 310; and
2. Family separation allowance received by the ineligible spouse or 
ineligible parent from one of the uniformed services pursuant to 37 USC 
427 as a result of deployment to or while serving in a combat zone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen E. Kerwath, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9835

RIN: 0960-AF97

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3778. DEEMING OF INCOME FROM AN INELIGIBLE SPOUSE TO AN ELIGIBLE 
INDIVIDUAL AND AN ELIGIBLE CHILD (606P)

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: 20 CFR 416.1160; 20 CFR 416.1165; 20 CFR 416.1166

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would revise the method used under the SSI program 
to determine income for a child who lives with both parents where one 
parent is ineligible for SSI because of income deemed from an 
ineligible spouse. Instead of deeming any excess income from the 
ineligible spouse to the child, referred to as ``pass-through 
deeming,'' we would deem income to the child using the method we use 
where neither parent files for SSI. Under current rules, ``pass-
through'' deeming has had the unintended effect ofdeeming more income 
than would have been deemed if the regular rules for deeming from 
ineligible parents who do not file for SSI are used.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Martin J. Sussman, Social Security Administration, 
Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1767

RIN: 0960-AE50
_______________________________________________________________________




3779. MEDICAL EQUIVALENCE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN (787P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1525; 20 CFR 404.1526; 20 CFR 404.1527; 20 CFR 
404.1529; 20 CFR 416.925; 20 CFR 416.926; 20 CFR 416.926a; 20 CFR 
416.927; 20 CFR 416.929

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This notice of proposed rulemaking will clarify that we will 
consider the medical severity of the individual's impairment, based on 
all relevant evidence in the case record when we make a finding 
regarding medical equivalence. These rules will clarify our medical 
equivalence policy in light of the decision in Hickman v. Apfel, 187 
F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 1999).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jane Deweib, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9878

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF19
_______________________________________________________________________




3780. EXPEDITED REINSTATEMENT OF DISABILITY BENEFITS (TICKET TO WORK AND 
WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT) (790P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 423(i); 42 USC 1383(p)

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1592b to 404.1592f; 20 CFR 416.999 to 416.999d

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Individuals with disabilities face multiple barriers in 
attempting to return to work. Section 112 of Public Law 106-170 
provides a new statutory work incentive by providing for expedited 
reinstatement of SSDI and SSI benefits terminated due to work activity, 
when the former beneficiary requests reinstatement within 60 months of 
termination because his or her disability prevents work activity. 
Section 112 also provides for payment of provisional benefits for up to 
six months until SSA makes a determination on the requester's 
entitlement to reinstated benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/03                    68 FR 61162
NPRM Comment Period End         12/26/03
Comment Period Extended         01/05/04                      69 FR 307
Comment Period End              01/16/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Nelson, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Program Development and Research, 
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 966-5114

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

RIN: 0960-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




3781. SSI TRUSTS AND TRANSFERS OF RESOURCES (791P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 1382a(a); 42 USC 1382b(c); 42 USC 1382b(e); PL 
106-169, sec 205; PL 106-169, sec 206

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to amend our regulations to reflect sections 205 
and 206 of Public Law 106-169, the Foster Care Independence Act of 
1999. Section 205 generally provides for counting certain trusts as 
resources in the SSI program. Section 206 generally provides for a 
period of ineligibility for SSI benefits as a result of transferring 
resources for less than fair market value.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Albert Fatur, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income

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Security Programs, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9855

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF22
_______________________________________________________________________




3782. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SPECIAL SENSES AND SPEECH 
DISORDERS (805P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving special senses and 
speech disorders. We apply these criteria when you claim benefits based 
on disability under title II and title XVI of the Social Security Act. 
The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical knowledge, 
treatment, and methods of evaluating special senses and speech 
disorders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michelle Hungerman, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-2289

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF34
_______________________________________________________________________




3783. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 
(806P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, 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                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carolyn Kiefer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9104

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

RIN: 0960-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________




3784. FILING CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND THE MILITARY 
PERSONNEL AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES CLAIMS ACT (785F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 28 USC 2672; 31 USC 3721

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 429.101 to 429.110; 20 CFR 429.201 to 429.211; 28 
CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final rules will establish a new subpart B in part 429 
that will 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 will also 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                            12/20/02                    67 FR 77942
NPRM Comment Period End         02/18/03
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF39
_______________________________________________________________________




3785. DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AUTHORITY 
(TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999) (789P)

Priority: Other Significant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 42 USC 434

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1599

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: One of SSA's most important initiatives is to ensure that 
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries with 
disabilities who want to work have the opportunity to do so. Section 
301 of Public Law 106-170 provides the Commissioner of Social Security 
the authority to develop and carry out experiments and demonstration 
projects designed to determine the relative advantages and 
disadvantages of various alternative

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methods of treating the work activity of individuals entitled to 
disability insurance benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




3786. DETERMINING DISABILITY FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DRUG ADDICTION OR 
ALCOHOLISM (851P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise our regulations that address drug 
addiction and alcoholism (DAA) under titles 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                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry P. Spain, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, Office of 
Disability Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9139

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

RIN: 0960-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________




3787. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 
DISORDERS (859P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise the criteria in the Listing of 
Impairments that we use to evaluate claims involving respiratory system 
disorders. The proposed revisions reflect advances in medical 
knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating respiratory disorders.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carolyn Kiefer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9104

Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________




3788. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GROWTH DISORDERS (444P)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 405; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 USC 1302; 42 USC 1383

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, 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                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Regina Connell, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 965-1891

Related RIN: Related to 0960-AD80
RIN: 0960-AF67
_______________________________________________________________________




3789. REFERRAL OF PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR DISABILITY OR BLINDNESS BENEFITS 
TO OTHER AGENCIES FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (929F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-170, sec 101

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1630; 20 CFR 404.2101 to 404.2109; 20 CFR 
404.2111; 20 CFR 404.2112; 20 CFR 404.2114 to 404.2127; 20 CFR 416.101; 
20 CFR 416.1030; 20 CFR 416.1701; 20 CFR 416.1710; 20 CFR 416.2201; 20 
CFR 416.2202; 20 CFR 416.2204; 20 CFR 416.2209; 20 CFR 416.2211 to 
416.2227

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We are revising our regulations pertaining to the requirement 
to refer for vocational rehabilitation (VR) services those individuals 
who filed for disability benefits, thereby conforming them to 
provisions in the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 
1999. The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 
repealed the VR referral requirement effective January 1, 2001, in 
States in which the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency program has 
been implemented. In States in which we have implemented the Ticket to 
Work

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program, we are no longer referring beneficiaries eligible for 
disability benefits to State vocational rehabilitation agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Melvin Winer, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Employment Support Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-9175

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

RIN: 0960-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




3790.  COVERAGE OF RESIDENTS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF 
THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (CNMI); COVERAGE OF MINISTERS, MEMBERS OF 
THE CLERGY, AND CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONERS (792P)

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

Legal Authority: 42 USC 402; 42 USC 402(v); 42 USC 403; 42 USC 404(a); 
42 USC 404(e); 42 USC 405(a); 42 USC 405(c); 42 USC 409; 42 USC 410; 42 
USC 411; 42 USC 416(j); 42 USC 416(l); 42 USC 422(b); 42 USC 423(e); 42 
USC 424a; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 429(a); 42 USC 430; 42 USC 431; 42 USC 
902(a)(5); 42 USC 1320a-8a; 48 USC 1801

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.2; 20 CFR 404.460; 20 CFR 404.1004; 20 CFR 
404.1020; 20 CFR 404.1022; 20 CFR 404.1071; 20 CFR 404.1093; 20 CFR 
404.1096; 20 CFR 404.1200; 20 CFR 404.1202(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise several sections of our regulations to 
reflect that, for purposes of the title II benefit program (title II of 
the Social Security Act), we consider the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands (CNMI) to be part of the United States. The proposed 
revisions would take into account the status of the CNMI under current 
law and explain the coverage rules for work performed in the CNMI. The 
proposed revisions also explain that the alien nonpayment provisions, 
which generally place limits on the payment of title II benefits to 
aliens (i.e. non-United States citizens or nationals) who are outside 
the United States, do not apply to aliens in the CNMI. We also propose 
to revise our title II rules on coverage for ministers, members of 
religious orders, or Christian Science practitioners, to reflect a 
provision in the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 
1999 that allows a duly ordained, commissioned or licensed minister, a 
member of a religious order, or a Christian Science practitioner who 
previously opted not to be covered under Social Security, a two-year 
window in which to make an irrevocable election to be covered.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/04                    69 FR 18310
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/04
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine, Social Insurance Specialist, 
Social Security Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AG01
_______________________________________________________________________




3791.  LIABILITY OF REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES FOR 
OVERPAYMENTS TO DECEASED RECIPIENTS (796P)

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

Legal Authority: PL 106-169, sec 201

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.501; 20 CFR 416.537

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to revise our regulations to reflect a provision 
in Public Law 106-169 that makes a representative payee personally 
liable for repayment of a title II/title XVI overpayment caused by the 
receipt of payment(s) after the death of a beneficiary/recipient.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thelma Allen, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7966

Fran O. Thomas, Social Insurance Specialist, Social Security 
Administration, Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 410 966-9822
Fax: 410 966-2830

RIN: 0960-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




3792.  RECONTACTING YOUR MEDICAL SOURCE(S) (2241P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
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 
421; 42 USC 422(c); 42 USC 423; 42 USC 423 note; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 
902(a)(5); 42 USC 1382; 42 USC 1382c; 42 USC 1382h; 42 USC 1382h note; 
42 USC 1383(a); 42 USC 1383(c); 42 USC 1383(d)(1); 42 USC 1383b; PL 98-
460; PL 104-193

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1512; 20 CFR 416.912

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Some courts have interpreted our regulations to require that 
we recontact a treating source when we do not adopt the treating 
source's medical opinion, even though we considered the opinion but 
found that the overall evidence was adequate to decide whether the 
individual was disabled. Accordingly, we propose to revise our 
regulations to clarify when we will and will not recontact the 
individual's treating source(s) or other medical source(s) for 
additional evidence or clarification when evidence from such source(s) 
is insufficient or inconsistent,

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as discussed in sections 404.1527(c) and 416.927(c). We also propose to 
revise our regulations to explain that we will not recontact the 
individual's treating source(s) or other medical source(s) if there is 
sufficient evidence for us to decide whether the individual is 
disabled.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike O'Connor, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-1952

RIN: 0960-AG04
_______________________________________________________________________




3793.  MEDICAL AND OTHER EVIDENCE OF YOUR 
IMPAIRMENT(S) (2261P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
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 
421 note; 42 USC 423; 42 USC 423 note; 42 USC 425; 42 USC 902(a)(5); 42 
USC 1382; 42 USC 1382c; 42 USC 1382h; 42 USC 1382h note; 42 USC 
1383(a); 42 USC 1383(c); 42 USC 1383(d)(1); 42 USC 1383b; PL 104-193; 
PL 98-460

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404, subpart P; 20 CFR 416, subpart I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These rules will affect the Social Security Disability 
Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs by 
expanding the role of optometrists as acceptable medical sources. We 
anticipate program administrative savings because we will be able to 
establish a medically determinable impairment with medical evidence of 
record from optometrists instead of having to purchase consultative 
examinations from ophthalmologists.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tessa Albright, Social Insurance Specialist, Social 
Security Administration, Office of Disability Programs, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone: 410 965-7789

RIN: 0960-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________


Social Security Administration (SSA)                  Completed Actions






_______________________________________________________________________




3794. ADMINISTRATIVE WAGE GARNISHMENT (TO REPAY A DEBT OWED TO THE 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) (724F)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.527; 20 CFR 404.903; 20 CFR 416.590; 20 CFR 
416.1403; 20 CFR 422.401 to 422.403; 20 CFR 422.405; 20 CFR 422.410; 20 
CFR 422.415; 20 CFR 422.420; 20 CFR 422.425; 20 CFR 422.430; 20 CFR 
422.435; 20 CFR 422.440; 20 CFR 422.445

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/23/03                    68 FR 74177
Final Action Effective          01/22/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Edward Johns
Phone: 410 965-0392

Robert J. Augustine
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AE92
_______________________________________________________________________




3795. OASDI AND SSI; ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS; VIDEO 
TELECONFERENCING APPEARANCES BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES OF THE 
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (737F)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.929; 20 CFR 404.936; 20 CFR 404.938; 20 CFR 
404.950; 20 CFR 416.1429; 20 CFR 416.1436; 20 CFR 416.1438; 20 CFR 
416.1450

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      12/11/03                    68 FR 69003
Final Rule Effective            03/05/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine
Phone: 410 965-0020

Related RIN: Previously reported as 0960-AA05
RIN: 0960-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




3796. REVISED MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SKIN DISORDERS (801F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/09/04                    69 FR 32260
Final Action Effective          07/09/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Torkas
Phone: 410 965-1744

Suzanne DiMarino
Phone: 410 965-1769

RIN: 0960-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




3797. WAGE REPORTS AND PENSION INFORMATION (809P)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 422.114

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       05/04/04

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne DiMarino
Phone: 410 965-1769

Mary Decker
Phone: 410 965-0821

RIN: 0960-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________




3798. NEW DISABILITY CLAIMS PROCESS--ROLES OF STATE AGENCY (816F)

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1512; 20 CFR 404.1513; 20 CFR 404.1526; 20 CFR 
404.1527; 20 CFR 404.1529; 20 CFR 404.1546; 20 CFR 404.1615; 20 CFR 
404.1616; 20 CFR 416.912; 20 CFR 416.913; 20 CFR 416.926; 20 CFR 
416.927; 20 CFR 416.929; 20 CFR 416.946; 20 CFR 416.1015; 20 CFR 
416.1016

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       11/14/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Susan Grier
Phone: 410 966-5005

Robert J. Augustine
Phone: 410 965-0020

Related RIN: Merged with 0960-AE73
RIN: 0960-AF44
_______________________________________________________________________




3799. FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND RELATED FORMS (797F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.610; 20 CFR 404.611; 20 CFR 422.505

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/06/04                      69 FR 497
Final Action Effective          02/05/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Saundra Robinson
Phone: 410 965-4327

Fran O. Thomas
Phone: 410 966-9822

RIN: 0960-AF52
_______________________________________________________________________




3800. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS TO ALIENS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES 
(909F)

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.460

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/19/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF70
_______________________________________________________________________




3801. SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS; REPORTING 
REQUIREMENTS, SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION EVENTS, OVERPAYMENTS, AND 
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS (922F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.401; 20 CFR 408.101; 20 CFR 408.701; 20 CFR 
408.704; 20 CFR 408.708; 20 CFR 408.710; 20 CFR 408.712; 20 CFR 
408.714; 20 CFR 408.801 to 408.809; 20 CFR 408.810; 20 CFR 408.812; 20 
CFR 408.814; 20 CFR 408.816; 20 CFR 408.818; 20 CFR 408.820; 20 CFR 
408.900 to 408.905; 20 CFR 408.910 to 408.915; 20 CFR 408.918; 20 CFR 
408.920; 20 CFR 408.922; 20 CFR 408.923; 20 CFR 408.930 to 408.933; 20 
CFR 408.940 to 408.946; 20 CFR 408.950; 20 CFR 408.1000 to 408.1007; 20 
CFR 408.1009; 20 CFR 408.1011; 20 CFR 408.1013 to 408.1016; 20 CFR 
408.1020 to 408.1022; 20 CFR 408.1040; 20 CFR 408.1045; 20 CFR 
408.1050; 20 CFR 408.1060; 20 CFR 408.1070; 20 CFR 408.1101; 20 CFR 
408.1201; 20 CFR 408.1205; 20 CFR 408.1210; 20 CFR 408.1215; 20 CFR 
408.1220; 20 CFR 408.1225; 20 CFR 408.1226; 20 CFR 408.1230; 20 CFR 
408.1235; 20 CFR 416.570

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/05/03                    68 FR 62670
Final Action                    05/10/04                    69 FR 25949
Final Action Effective          06/09/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert J. Augustine
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF72
_______________________________________________________________________




3802. INTERRELATIONSHIP OF OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE 
PROGRAM WITH THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT PROGRAM (943F)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant.

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1401; 20 CFR 404.1402; 20 CFR 404.1404; 20 CFR 
404.1405; 20 CFR 404.1413

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/06/04                     69 FR 5691
Final Action Effective          02/06/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marylin Buster
Phone: 410 965-5555

Robert J. Augustine
Phone: 410 965-0020

RIN: 0960-AF82
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