💼New Social Security Matching Program
Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Summary
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the United Stated Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). Under this matching program, OCSS 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.
Agencies
- Social Security Administration
Business Impact
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This regulatory text involves a new matching program between the Social Security Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services, impacting businesses as it concerns the eligibility for low-income subsidy assistance under Medicare. This could influence employment practices and wage reporting for businesses, impacting compliance with reporting requirements.