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Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).
Rate for Assessment on Direct Payment of Fees to Representatives in 2023
We are announcing the assessment percentage rate under the Social Security Act (Act) is 6.3 percent for 2023.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, we are issuing public notice of our intent to modify an existing system of records entitled, Visitor Intake ProcessCustomer Service Record System (60-0350), last published on December 17, 2007. This notice publishes details of the modified system as set forth below under the caption, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Cost-of-Living Increase and Other Determinations for 2023
Under title II of the Social Security Act (Act), there will be an 8.7 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits effective December 2022. In addition, the national average wage index for 2021 is $60,575.07. The cost-of-living increase and national average wage index affect other program parameters as described below.
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). Under this matching program, OCSE will provide SSA with quarterly wage (QW) and unemployment insurance (UI) information located in the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) to allow SSA to determine eligibility of applicants for Extra Help (low-income subsidy assistance) under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003. This agreement assists SSA in determining eligibility of applicants for Extra Help, redetermining eligibility of existing Extra Help beneficiaries during periodic screening, and administering the Extra Help program.
Charging Standard Administrative Fees for Non-Program Information
On August 22, 2012, we announced in the Federal Register a schedule of standard administrative fees we charge to the public. When authorized, we charge these fees to recover our full costs when we provide information and related services for non-program purposes. We are announcing an update to the previously published schedule of standard administrative fees. The updated standard fee schedule is part of our continued effort to standardize fees for non-program information requests. Standard fees provide consistency and ensure we recover the full cost of supplying information when we receive a request for a purpose not directly related to the administration of a program under the Social Security Act (Act).
Rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling 12-1(8)
In accordance with 20 CFR 402.35(b)(2) and 404.985(e)(1), the Commissioner of Social Security gives notice of the rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling (AR) 12-1(8).
Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders
On June 29, 2022, we published the proposed rule Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders in the Federal Register, and solicited public comments. We provided a 60-day comment period ending August 29, 2022. We are now extending the comment period by 32 days.
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the Railroad Board (RRB). Under this matching program, the RRB will disclose to SSA information necessary to verify an individual's self-certification of eligibility for the Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs program (Extra Help). It will also enable SSA to identify individuals who may qualify for Extra Help as part of the agency's Medicare outreach efforts.
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration. Under this matching program, VA will provide SSA with VA compensation and pension payment data. SSA will use the data to determine the eligibility or amount of payment for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Special Veterans Benefit (SVB) recipients. SSA will also identify the income of individuals who may be eligible for Medicare cost-sharing assistance through the Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) as part of the agency's Medicare outreach efforts.
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the States, including tribal agencies and United States (U.S.) territories. The purpose of the matching program is to set forth the terms and conditions governing disclosures of records, information, or data (collectively referred to herein as ``data'') made by SSA to various State agencies and departments, tribal agencies, and U.S. territories (collectively referred to as ``State Agencies'') that administer federally funded benefit programs, including those under various provisions of the Social Security Act (Act), as well as the state- funded state supplementary payment programs under Title XVI of the Act.
Notice of Open Enrollment and Fee Increase for Our Electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification Service
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing open enrollment and a change in the subscription tier structure and associated fees for the electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. SSA will open eCBSV enrollment in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, to interested permitted entities (PEs), as defined in section 215 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (i.e., the Banking Bill). The open enrollment period for PEs will begin on February 21, 2022 and remain open indefinitely. In accordance with statutory requirements, PEs will be required to provide payment to reimburse SSA for the development and support of the eCBSV system.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, we are issuing public notice of our intent to modify an existing system of records entitled, Master Files of Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and SSN Applications (60-0058), last published on December 29, 2010. This notice publishes details of the modified system as set forth below under the caption, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, we are issuing public notice of our intent to modify an existing system of records entitled, Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities, Social Security Administration (60-0315), last published on October 25, 2005. This notice publishes details of the modified system as set forth below under the caption, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
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