Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, 95893-95894 [2024-28313]

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[FR Doc. 2024–28282 Filed 12–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8026–09–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [Docket No. SSA–2024–0013] Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). Notice of a New Matching Program. ACTION: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). DATES: Submit comments on the proposed matching program no later than January 2, 2025. The matching program will be applicable on January 2, 2025, or once a minimum of 30 days after publication of this notice has elapsed, whichever is later. The matching program will be in effect for a period of 18 months. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any one of three methods—internet, fax, or mail. Do not submit the same comments multiple times or by more than one method. Regardless of which method you choose, please state that your comments refer to Docket No. SSA–2024–0013 so that we may associate your comments with the correct regulation. CAUTION: You should be careful to include in your comments only information that you wish to make publicly available. We strongly urge you not to include in your lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Dec 02, 2024 Jkt 265001 comments any personal information, such as Social Security numbers or medical information. 1. Internet: We strongly recommend that you submit your comments via the internet. Please visit the Federal eRulemaking portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. Use the Search function to find docket number SSA– 2024–0013 and then submit your comments. The system will issue you a tracking number to confirm your submission. You will not be able to view your comment immediately because we must post each submission manually. It may take up to a week for your comments to be viewable. 2. Fax: Fax comments to (833) 410– 1613. 3. Mail: Matthew Ramsey, Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, or emailing Matthew.Ramsey@ssa.gov. Comments are also available for public viewing on the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov or in person, during regular business hours, by arranging with the contact person identified below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested parties may submit general questions about the matching program to Cynthia Scott, Division Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, at telephone: (410) 966–1943, or send an email to Cynthia.Scott@ssa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SSA and CMS. AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING PROGRAM: This matching agreement is between SSA and CMS. This agreement is executed in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act) (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, as amended, and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder. Sections 202 and 223 of the Social Security Act (Act) (42 U.S.C. 402 and 423) outline the requirements for eligibility to receive Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits under Title II of the Act. Section 205(c) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 405) directs the Commissioner of SSA to verify the eligibility of a beneficiary. Section 704(e) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 904(e)) provides that SSA and the Department Frm 00162 Fmt 4703 of Health and Human Services shall enter into agreements as may be necessary to provide information to each other to meet the programmatic needs of the requesting agency. This matching program employs CMS systems containing Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health and Human Services regulation ‘‘Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information’’ (45 CFR 160 and 164). PHI may only be disclosed by CMS without the written authorization of the individual, or the opportunity for the individual to agree or object, as permitted or required by the routine uses or ‘‘Standards’’ provided for in 45 CFR 164.512. PURPOSE(S): This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which CMS will disclose to SSA Medicare nonutilization information for Social Security Title II beneficiaries aged 90 and above. CMS will identify Medicare enrollees whose records have been inactive for three or more years. SSA will use this data as an indicator to select and prioritize cases for review to determine continued eligibility for benefits under Title II of the Act. SSA will contact these individuals to verify ongoing eligibility. In addition, SSA will use this data for the purposes of fraud discovery and the analysis of fraud programs operations. This agreement allows for SSA to evaluate the data for the purposes of fraud detection. SSA will refer individual cases of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse to the Office of the Inspector General for investigation. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS: PARTICIPATING AGENCIES: PO 00000 95893 Sfmt 4703 The individuals whose information is involved in this matching program are Social Security Title II beneficiaries aged 90 and above. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS: SSA will provide CMS with a finder file containing the following information for each individual: (a) Title II Claim Account Number (CAN); (b) Title II Beneficiary Identification Code (BIC); (c) First Name, (d) Last Name, and (e) Date of birth. CMS will provide SSA with a response file containing the following information for each individual: (a) CMS File Number (identified as a Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) or Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI)); (b) Whether CMS matched Beneficiary or individual is a Medicare beneficiary; (c) Whether individual is a Medicaid recipient; (d) Whether Medicare was used in the last 3 years; E:\FR\FM\03DEN1.SGM 03DEN1 95894 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 3, 2024 / Notices (e) Whether the beneficiary is a part of an Health Maintenance Organization; (f) Whether the beneficiary lives in a nursing home; (g) Whether the beneficiary has private health insurance; (h) Whether the beneficiary has veteran’s health insurance; or (i) Whether the beneficiary has Tricare insurance. [Docket No. SSA–2024–0035] AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). ACTION: SSA will disclose to CMS information from the Master Beneficiary Record (MBR) (60–0090), last fully published January 11, 2006 (71 FR 1826), as amended on December 10, 2007 (72 FR 69723), July 5, 2013 (78 FR 40542), July 3, 2018 (83 FR 31250–31251), and November 1, 2018 (83 FR 54969) and 890 FR 825 (January 5, 2024). SSA will retain data elements from the CMS response file in the Anti-Fraud Systems (60–0388), last fully published December 11, 2020 (85 FR 80211) for SSA fraud-related analytics or data that leads SSA to initiate a fraud investigation. CMS will disclose to SSA information from the following Systems of Record (SORs): (a) National Claims History (NCH) (09–70–0558), published November 20, 2006 (71FR 67137); (b) Enrollment Data Base (EDB) (09–70– 0502), published February 26, 2008 at 73FR 10249; and (c) The Long Term Care—Minimum Data Set (MDS) (90– 70–0528), published March 19, 2007 at 72 FR 12801. SSA’s and CMS’s SORs have routine uses permitting the disclosures needed to conduct this match. Matthew Ramsey, Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2024–28313 Filed 12–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P Notice of a modified system of In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, we are issuing public notice of our intent to modify our existing systems of records listed below under the System Name and Number section. This notice publishes details of the modified systems as set forth below under the caption, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. DATES: The system of records notice (SORN) is applicable upon its publication in today’s Federal Register, with the exception of the new routine use, which is effective January 2, 2025. We invite public comment on the addition of the routine use. In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, we are providing the public a 30day period in which to submit comments. Therefore, please submit any comments by January 2, 2025. ADDRESSES: The public, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress may comment on this publication by writing to the Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, SSA, Room G–401 West High Rise, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21235–6401, or through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Please reference docket number SSA–2024– 0035. All comments we receive will be available for public inspection at the SUMMARY: System number and name Routine uses 60–0003—Attorney Fee File ................................................... No. 4 ...................... 60–0089—Claims Folders System ......................................... No. 39 .................... We are not republishing the system of records notices in their entirety. Instead, we are republishing only the identification number; the system of records name; the number of the modified or new routine use; and the issue of the Federal Register in which the system of records notice was last published in full, including the subsequent modification to the system VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:09 Dec 02, 2024 Jkt 265001 Frm 00163 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Tristin Dorsey, Government Information Specialist, Privacy Implementation Division, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, SSA, Room G–401 West High Rise, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21235–6401, telephone: (410) 966–5855, email: OGC.OPD.SORN@ssa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Recognizing that, in certain limited circumstances, executors or entities may seek authorization for fees for the services performed by a representative, and individuals may seek authorization for fees for services provided even if they have not been appointed on a claim, we are modifying an existing routine use in the Attorney Fee File (60– 0003) and in the Claims Folders System (60–0089) to reflect the following: To a representative (current or former), the executor of a deceased representative’s estate or individual recognized by the State as the representative of the estate, an individual who provided representational services, the entity with which the representative or individual is or was affiliated through registration, or an individual or entity to which the agency disbursed a fee payment, to the extent necessary to dispose of a fee petition or fee agreement or resolve other fee-related issues in claims-related matters, but not to include predecisional deliberative documents, such as analyses and recommendations prepared for the decision-maker. SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER: Federal Register Citation No./publication date 71 72 83 89 84 89 FR FR FR FR FR FR 1803, 01/11/06. 69723, 12/10/07. 54969, 11/01/18. 14553, 02/27/24. 58422, 10/31/19. 14553, 02/27/24. of records notice’s publication date and page number. Security Classification: Unclassified. System Location: SSA provides the address of the component and system manager responsible for each system in the Federal Register notices listed above. System Manager(s): SSA provides the title, business address, and contact information of the agency official who is PO 00000 above address, and we will post them to https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records records. SYSTEM(S) OF RECORDS: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION responsible for the system in the Federal Register notices listed above. History: SSA provides the citation to the last fully published Federal Register notices, as well as last subsequent modification notice to the system of records notices listed above. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), we have provided a report to OMB and E:\FR\FM\03DEN1.SGM 03DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 3, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 95893-95894]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28313]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2024-0013]


Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Notice of a New Matching Program.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as 
amended, this notice announces a new matching program with Center for 
Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

DATES: Submit comments on the proposed matching program no later than 
January 2, 2025.
    The matching program will be applicable on January 2, 2025, or once 
a minimum of 30 days after publication of this notice has elapsed, 
whichever is later. The matching program will be in effect for a period 
of 18 months.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any one of three methods--
internet, fax, or mail. Do not submit the same comments multiple times 
or by more than one method. Regardless of which method you choose, 
please state that your comments refer to Docket No. SSA-2024-0013 so 
that we may associate your comments with the correct regulation. 
CAUTION: You should be careful to include in your comments only 
information that you wish to make publicly available. We strongly urge 
you not to include in your comments any personal information, such as 
Social Security numbers or medical information.
    1. Internet: We strongly recommend that you submit your comments 
via the internet. Please visit the Federal eRulemaking portal at 
https://www.regulations.gov. Use the Search function to find docket 
number SSA-2024-0013 and then submit your comments. The system will 
issue you a tracking number to confirm your submission. You will not be 
able to view your comment immediately because we must post each 
submission manually. It may take up to a week for your comments to be 
viewable.
    2. Fax: Fax comments to (833) 410-1613.
    3. Mail: Matthew Ramsey, Executive Director, Office of Privacy and 
Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security 
Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401, or 
emailing [email protected]. Comments are also available for public 
viewing on the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov or in person, during regular business hours, by 
arranging with the contact person identified below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested parties may submit general 
questions about the matching program to Cynthia Scott, Division 
Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General 
Counsel, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401, at telephone: (410) 966-1943, or send an 
email to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

PARTICIPATING AGENCIES:
    SSA and CMS.

AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING PROGRAM:
    This matching agreement is between SSA and CMS. This agreement is 
executed in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act) (5 
U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy 
Protection Act of 1988, as amended, and the regulations and guidance 
promulgated thereunder.
    Sections 202 and 223 of the Social Security Act (Act) (42 U.S.C. 
402 and 423) outline the requirements for eligibility to receive Old-
Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits under Title II of the 
Act. Section 205(c) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 405) directs the Commissioner 
of SSA to verify the eligibility of a beneficiary. Section 704(e) of 
the Act (42 U.S.C. 904(e)) provides that SSA and the Department of 
Health and Human Services shall enter into agreements as may be 
necessary to provide information to each other to meet the programmatic 
needs of the requesting agency.
    This matching program employs CMS systems containing Protected 
Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health and Human Services 
regulation ``Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health 
Information'' (45 CFR 160 and 164). PHI may only be disclosed by CMS 
without the written authorization of the individual, or the opportunity 
for the individual to agree or object, as permitted or required by the 
routine uses or ``Standards'' provided for in 45 CFR 164.512.

PURPOSE(s):
    This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which CMS 
will disclose to SSA Medicare non-utilization information for Social 
Security Title II beneficiaries aged 90 and above.
    CMS will identify Medicare enrollees whose records have been 
inactive for three or more years. SSA will use this data as an 
indicator to select and prioritize cases for review to determine 
continued eligibility for benefits under Title II of the Act. SSA will 
contact these individuals to verify ongoing eligibility. In addition, 
SSA will use this data for the purposes of fraud discovery and the 
analysis of fraud programs operations. This agreement allows for SSA to 
evaluate the data for the purposes of fraud detection. SSA will refer 
individual cases of suspected fraud, waste, or abuse to the Office of 
the Inspector General for investigation.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS:
    The individuals whose information is involved in this matching 
program are Social Security Title II beneficiaries aged 90 and above.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS:
    SSA will provide CMS with a finder file containing the following 
information for each individual: (a) Title II Claim Account Number 
(CAN); (b) Title II Beneficiary Identification Code (BIC); (c) First 
Name, (d) Last Name, and (e) Date of birth.
    CMS will provide SSA with a response file containing the following 
information for each individual: (a) CMS File Number (identified as a 
Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) or Medicare Beneficiary Identifier 
(MBI)); (b) Whether CMS matched Beneficiary or individual is a Medicare 
beneficiary; (c) Whether individual is a Medicaid recipient; (d) 
Whether Medicare was used in the last 3 years;

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(e) Whether the beneficiary is a part of an Health Maintenance 
Organization; (f) Whether the beneficiary lives in a nursing home; (g) 
Whether the beneficiary has private health insurance; (h) Whether the 
beneficiary has veteran's health insurance; or (i) Whether the 
beneficiary has Tricare insurance.

SYSTEM(S) OF RECORDS:
    SSA will disclose to CMS information from the Master Beneficiary 
Record (MBR) (60-0090), last fully published January 11, 2006 (71 FR 
1826), as amended on December 10, 2007 (72 FR 69723), July 5, 2013 (78 
FR 40542), July 3, 2018 (83 FR 31250-31251), and November 1, 2018 (83 
FR 54969) and 890 FR 825 (January 5, 2024).
    SSA will retain data elements from the CMS response file in the 
Anti-Fraud Systems (60-0388), last fully published December 11, 2020 
(85 FR 80211) for SSA fraud-related analytics or data that leads SSA to 
initiate a fraud investigation.
    CMS will disclose to SSA information from the following Systems of 
Record (SORs): (a) National Claims History (NCH) (09-70-0558), 
published November 20, 2006 (71FR 67137); (b) Enrollment Data Base 
(EDB) (09-70-0502), published February 26, 2008 at 73FR 10249; and (c) 
The Long Term Care--Minimum Data Set (MDS) (90-70-0528), published 
March 19, 2007 at 72 FR 12801.
    SSA's and CMS's SORs have routine uses permitting the disclosures 
needed to conduct this match.

Matthew Ramsey,
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the 
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2024-28313 Filed 12-2-24; 8:45 am]
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