Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures; Extension of Testing of Some Disability Redesign Features, 39453 [2014-16137]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Notices United States Small Business Administration. Javier E. Saade, Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation. [FR Doc. 2014–16177 Filed 7–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SSA–2014–0024] Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures; Extension of Testing of Some Disability Redesign Features Social Security Administration. ACTION: Notice of the extension of tests involving modifications to the disability determination procedures. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: We are announcing the extension of tests involving modifications to disability determination procedures authorized by 20 CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. These rules authorize us to test several modifications to the disability determination procedures for adjudicating claims for disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (Act) and for supplemental security income payments based on disability under title XVI of the Act. DATES: We are extending our selection of cases to be included in these tests from September 26, 2014 until no later than September 25, 2015. If we decide to continue selection of cases for these tests beyond this date, we will publish another notice in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Byron Haskins, Office of Disability Policy, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, (410) 965–0150, for information about this notice. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our national toll-free number, 1–800–772–1213 or TTY 1– 800–325–0778, or visit our Internet site, Social Security Online, at https:// www.socialsecurity.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Our current rules authorize us to test, individually or in any combination, certain modifications to the disability determination procedures. 20 CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. We conducted several tests under the authority of these rules. In the ‘‘single decisionmaker’’ test, a disability examiner may make the initial disability determination in most cases without obtaining the signature of a medical or psychological consultant. 73 FR 12495. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:38 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 39453 We also conducted a separate test, which we call the ‘‘prototype,’’ in 10 States. 64 FR 47218. Currently, the prototype combines the single decisionmaker approach described above with the elimination of the reconsideration level of our administrative review process. We extended the period for selecting claims for these tests several times. Most recently, we extended the time from September 27, 2013 to September 26, 2014. 78 FR 45010. We are extending case selection for the prototype and the single decisionmaker tests until September 25, 2015. If we decide to continue selection of cases for these tests beyond this date, we will publish another notice in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: July 2, 2014. Marianna LaCanfora, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Retirement and Disability Policy. OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE [FR Doc. 2014–16137 Filed 7–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P For further information, including a list of the imported objects, contact Paul W. 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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2014-0024]


Modifications to the Disability Determination Procedures; 
Extension of Testing of Some Disability Redesign Features

AGENCY: Social Security Administration.

ACTION: Notice of the extension of tests involving modifications to the 
disability determination procedures.

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SUMMARY: We are announcing the extension of tests involving 
modifications to disability determination procedures authorized by 20 
CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. These rules authorize us to test several 
modifications to the disability determination procedures for 
adjudicating claims for disability insurance benefits under title II of 
the Social Security Act (Act) and for supplemental security income 
payments based on disability under title XVI of the Act.

DATES: We are extending our selection of cases to be included in these 
tests from September 26, 2014 until no later than September 25, 2015. 
If we decide to continue selection of cases for these tests beyond this 
date, we will publish another notice in the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Byron Haskins, Office of Disability 
Policy, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401, (410) 965-0150, for information about this 
notice. For information on eligibility or filing for benefits, call our 
national toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778, or 
visit our Internet site, Social Security Online, at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Our current rules authorize us to test, 
individually or in any combination, certain modifications to the 
disability determination procedures. 20 CFR 404.906 and 416.1406. We 
conducted several tests under the authority of these rules. In the 
``single decisionmaker'' test, a disability examiner may make the 
initial disability determination in most cases without obtaining the 
signature of a medical or psychological consultant. 73 FR 12495.
    We also conducted a separate test, which we call the ``prototype,'' 
in 10 States. 64 FR 47218. Currently, the prototype combines the single 
decisionmaker approach described above with the elimination of the 
reconsideration level of our administrative review process.
    We extended the period for selecting claims for these tests several 
times. Most recently, we extended the time from September 27, 2013 to 
September 26, 2014. 78 FR 45010. We are extending case selection for 
the prototype and the single decisionmaker tests until September 25, 
2015. If we decide to continue selection of cases for these tests 
beyond this date, we will publish another notice in the Federal 
Register.

    Dated: July 2, 2014.
Marianna LaCanfora,
Acting Deputy Commissioner for Retirement and Disability Policy.
[FR Doc. 2014-16137 Filed 7-9-14; 8:45 am]
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