Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS))-Match Number 1305, 12128-12129 [2013-03983]
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Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of
Representatives; and the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). The matching program will be
effective as indicated below.
Interested parties may
comment on this notice by either
telefaxing to (410) 966–0869 or writing
to the Executive Director, Office of
Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the
General Counsel, Social Security
Administration, 617 Altmeyer Building,
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235–6401. All comments received
will be available for public inspection at
this address.
ADDRESSES:
The
Executive Director, Office of Privacy
and Disclosure, Office of the General
Counsel, as shown above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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A. General
The Computer Matching and Privacy
Protection Act of 1988 (Public Law
(Pub. L.) 100–503), amended the Privacy
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the
conditions under which computer
matching involving the Federal
government could be performed and
adding certain protections for persons
applying for, and receiving, Federal
benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub.
L. 101–508) further amended the
Privacy Act regarding protections for
such persons.
The Privacy Act, as amended,
regulates the use of computer matching
by Federal agencies when records in a
system of records are matched with
other Federal, State, or local government
records. It requires Federal agencies
involved in computer matching
programs to:
(1) Negotiate written agreements with
the other agency or agencies
participating in the matching programs;
(2) Obtain approval of the matching
agreement by the Data Integrity Boards
of the participating Federal agencies;
(3) Publish notice of the computer
matching program in the Federal
Register;
(4) Furnish detailed reports about
matching programs to Congress and
OMB;
(5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries
that their records are subject to
matching; and
(6) Verify match findings before
reducing, suspending, terminating, or
denying a person’s benefits or
payments.
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B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to
the Privacy Act
We have taken action to ensure that
all of our computer matching programs
comply with the requirements of the
Privacy Act, as amended.
Kirsten J. Moncada,
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and
Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel.
Notice of Computer Matching Program,
SSA With the Department of the
Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)
A. Participating Agencies
SSA and IRS.
B. Purpose of the Matching Program
The purpose of this matching program
is to establish the conditions, terms, and
safeguards under which IRS will
disclose to SSA certain return
information for the purpose of
establishing the correct amount of
Medicare Part B premium subsidy
adjustments and Medicare prescription
drug coverage premium increases under
sections 1839(i) and 1860D–13(a)(7) of
the Social Security Act (Act) (42 U.S.C.
1395r(i) and 1395w–113(a)(7)), as
enacted by section 811 of the Medicare
Prescription Drug, Improvement, and
Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA; Pub.
L. 108–173) and section 3308 of the
Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Pub. L.
111–148).
C. Authority for Conducting the
Matching Program
The legal authority for this matching
operation is section 1860D–14 of the
Act, which requires the Commissioner
to determine the eligibility of applicants
for the prescription drug subsidy who
self-certify their income, resources, and
family size. Pursuant to section 1860D–
14(a)(3) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–
114(a)(3)), we must determine whether
a Social Security Part D eligible
individual is a subsidy-eligible
individual, and whether the individual
is an individual as described in section
1860D–14(a).
In addition, section 6103(1)(20) of the
Internal Revenue Code (IRC 6103(l)(20))
authorizes IRS to disclose specified
return information to us with respect to
taxpayers whose Part B insurance
premium may (according to IRS records)
be subject to adjustment pursuant to
section 1839(i) of the Act, for the
purpose of establishing the amount of
any such adjustment.
D. Categories of Records and Persons
Covered by the Matching Program
We will provide IRS with identifying
information with respect to enrollees
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from the Master Beneficiary Record
system of records, SSA/ORSIS 60–0090,
published at 71 Federal Register (FR)
1826 (January 11, 2006). We will
maintain the modified adjusted gross
income (MAGI) data provided by IRS in
the Medicare Database system of
records, SSA/ORSIS 60–0321, originally
published at 69 FR 77816 (December 28,
2004), and revised at 71 FR 42159 (July
25, 2006).
IRS will extract MAGI data from the
Return Transaction File, which is part of
the Customer Account Data Engine
(CADE) Individual Master File,
Treasury/IRS 24.030, published at 77 FR
47948 (August 10, 2012).
E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching
Program
The effective date of this matching
program is April 1, 2013; provided that
the following notice periods have
lapsed: 30 days after publication of this
notice in the Federal Register and 40
days after notice of the matching
program is sent to Congress and OMB.
The matching program will continue for
18 months from the effective date and,
if both agencies meet certain conditions,
it may extend for an additional 12
months thereafter.
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
[Docket No. SSA 2012–0067]
Privacy Act of 1974; Computer
Matching Program (SSA/Department of
the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service
(IRS))—Match Number 1305
AGENCY:
Social Security Administration
(SSA).
Notice of a renewal of an
existing computer matching program.
ACTION:
In accordance with the
provisions of the Privacy Act, (5 U.S.C.
552a), this notice announces a renewal
of an existing computer matching
program that we are currently
conducting with IRS.
DATES: We will file a report of the
subject matching program with the
Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the
Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of
Representatives; and the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). The matching program will be
effective as indicated below.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties may
comment on this notice by either
SUMMARY:
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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 35 / Thursday, February 21, 2013 / Notices
telefaxing to (410) 966–0869 or writing
to the Executive Director, Office of
Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the
General Counsel, Social Security
Administration, 617 Altmeyer Building,
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD
21235–6401. All comments received
will be available for public inspection at
this address.
The
Executive Director, Office of Privacy
and Disclosure, Office of the General
Counsel, as shown above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
A. General
The Computer Matching and Privacy
Protection Act of 1988 (Public Law
(Pub. L.) 100–503), amended the Privacy
Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the
conditions under which computer
matching involving the Federal
government could be performed and
adding certain protections for persons
applying for, and receiving, Federal
benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub.
L. 101–508) further amended the
Privacy Act regarding protections for
such persons.
The Privacy Act, as amended,
regulates the use of computer matching
by Federal agencies when records in a
system of records are matched with
other Federal, State, or local government
records. It requires Federal agencies
involved in computer matching
programs to:
(1) Negotiate written agreements with
the other agency or agencies
participating in the matching programs;
(2) Obtain approval of the matching
agreement by the Data Integrity Boards
of the participating Federal agencies;
(3) Publish a notice of the computer
matching program in the Federal
Register;
(4) Furnish detailed reports about
matching programs to Congress and
OMB;
(5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries
that their records are subject to
matching; and
(6) Verify match findings before
reducing, suspending, terminating, or
denying a person’s benefits or
payments.
B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to
the Privacy Act
We have taken action to ensure that
all of our computer matching programs
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comply with the requirements of the
Privacy Act, as amended.
E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching
Program
Kirsten J. Moncada,
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and
Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel.
The effective date of this matching
program is November 11, 2012,
provided that the following notice
periods have lapsed: 30 days after
publication of this notice in the Federal
Register and 40 days after notice of the
matching program is sent to Congress
and OMB. The matching program will
continue for 18 months from the
effective date and, if both agencies meet
certain conditions, it may extend for an
additional 12 months thereafter.
Notice of Computer Matching Program,
SSA With the Department of the
Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS)
A. Participating Agencies
SSA and IRS.
B. Purpose of the Matching Program
The purpose of this matching program
is to set forth the terms under which IRS
will disclose to us certain return
information for the purpose of verifying
eligibility or the correct subsidy
percentage of benefits provided under
section 1860D–14 of the Social Security
Act (Act). (42 U.S.C. 1395w–114).
C. Authority for Conducting the
Matching Program
Section 1860D–14 of the Act requires
the Commissioner to determine the
eligibility of applicants for the
prescription drug subsidy who selfcertify their income, resources, and
family size. In addition, section
6103(1)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code
(26 U.S.C. 6103(1)(7)) authorizes IRS to
disclose return information with respect
to unearned income to Federal, state,
and local agencies administering certain
benefit programs under the Act.
D. Categories of Records and Persons
Covered by the Matching Program
Medicare beneficiaries who apply for
the prescription drug subsidy under
section 1860D–14 of the Act must selfcertify on the application form the
applicant’s income, resources, and
family size. We verify this information
before making a subsidy determination.
When Medicare beneficiaries apply
for the subsidy, and we cannot
otherwise verify the income information
provided on an application, we disclose
to IRS the applicant’s name and Social
Security number.
We provide IRS with identifying
information with respect to applicants
for, and recipients of, the prescription
drug subsidy from the existing Medicare
Database system of records, SSA/ORSIS
60–0321, originally published at 69 FR
77816 (December 28, 2004), and as
revised at 71 FR 42159 (July 25, 2006).
IRS extracts return information with
respect to unearned income from the
Information Returns Master File,
Treasury/IRS 22.061, as published at 77
FR 47946 (August 10, 2012).
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
[Docket No. SSA 2011–0106]
Rescission of Social Security
Acquiescence Rulings 92–2(6)
Social Security Administration.
Notice of Rescission of Social
Security Acquiescence Ruling (AR) 92–
2(6)—Difford v. Sullivan, 910 F.2d 1316
(6th Cir. 1990).
AGENCY:
ACTION:
In accordance with 20 CFR
402.35(b)(2), 404.985(e) and
416.1485(e), the Commissioner of Social
Security gives notice of the rescission of
Social Security AR 92–2(6).
DATES: Effective Date: February 21,
2013.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Dunigan, Office of Disability
Programs, Social Security
Administration, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21235–
6401, (410)–966–5671 or TTY (800)
966–5609.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An AR
explains how we will apply a holding
in a decision of a United States Court of
Appeals that we determine conflicts
with our interpretation of a provision of
the Social Security Act (the Act) or
regulations when the Government has
decided not to seek further review of
that decision or is unsuccessful on
further review.
As provided by 20 CFR 404.985(e)(4)
and 416.1485(e)(4), we may rescind an
AR as obsolete and apply our
interpretation of the Act or regulations
if we subsequently clarify, modify or
revoke the regulation or ruling that was
the subject of a circuit court holding
that we determined conflicts with our
interpretation of the Act or regulations.
On March 17, 1992, we issued AR 92–
2(6) to reflect the decision of the United
States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit in Difford v. Sullivan, 910 F.2d
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
[Docket No. SSA 2012-0067]
Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Department of
the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS))--Match Number 1305
AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).
ACTION: Notice of a renewal of an existing computer matching program.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, (5
U.S.C. 552a), this notice announces a renewal of an existing computer
matching program that we are currently conducting with IRS.
DATES: We will file a report of the subject matching program with the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of
Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The matching program will be
effective as indicated below.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by either
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telefaxing to (410) 966-0869 or writing to the Executive Director,
Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social
Security Administration, 617 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. All comments received will be
available for public inspection at this address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director, Office of
Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, as shown above.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. General
The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Public
Law (Pub. L.) 100-503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by
describing the conditions under which computer matching involving the
Federal government could be performed and adding certain protections
for persons applying for, and receiving, Federal benefits. Section 7201
of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-508)
further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such persons.
The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching
by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched
with other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires
Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to:
(1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies
participating in the matching programs;
(2) Obtain approval of the matching agreement by the Data Integrity
Boards of the participating Federal agencies;
(3) Publish a notice of the computer matching program in the
Federal Register;
(4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress
and OMB;
(5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are
subject to matching; and
(6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating,
or denying a person's benefits or payments.
B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act
We have taken action to ensure that all of our computer matching
programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended.
Kirsten J. Moncada,
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the
General Counsel.
Notice of Computer Matching Program, SSA With the Department of the
Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
A. Participating Agencies
SSA and IRS.
B. Purpose of the Matching Program
The purpose of this matching program is to set forth the terms
under which IRS will disclose to us certain return information for the
purpose of verifying eligibility or the correct subsidy percentage of
benefits provided under section 1860D-14 of the Social Security Act
(Act). (42 U.S.C. 1395w-114).
C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program
Section 1860D-14 of the Act requires the Commissioner to determine
the eligibility of applicants for the prescription drug subsidy who
self-certify their income, resources, and family size. In addition,
section 6103(1)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 6103(1)(7))
authorizes IRS to disclose return information with respect to unearned
income to Federal, state, and local agencies administering certain
benefit programs under the Act.
D. Categories of Records and Persons Covered by the Matching Program
Medicare beneficiaries who apply for the prescription drug subsidy
under section 1860D-14 of the Act must self-certify on the application
form the applicant's income, resources, and family size. We verify this
information before making a subsidy determination.
When Medicare beneficiaries apply for the subsidy, and we cannot
otherwise verify the income information provided on an application, we
disclose to IRS the applicant's name and Social Security number.
We provide IRS with identifying information with respect to
applicants for, and recipients of, the prescription drug subsidy from
the existing Medicare Database system of records, SSA/ORSIS 60-0321,
originally published at 69 FR 77816 (December 28, 2004), and as revised
at 71 FR 42159 (July 25, 2006). IRS extracts return information with
respect to unearned income from the Information Returns Master File,
Treasury/IRS 22.061, as published at 77 FR 47946 (August 10, 2012).
E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program
The effective date of this matching program is November 11, 2012,
provided that the following notice periods have lapsed: 30 days after
publication of this notice in the Federal Register and 40 days after
notice of the matching program is sent to Congress and OMB. The
matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date
and, if both agencies meet certain conditions, it may extend for an
additional 12 months thereafter.
[FR Doc. 2013-03983 Filed 2-20-13; 8:45 am]
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