🏢Business Implications of Rescinding Affirmative Fair Housing Regulations
This proposed rule would rescind the Department's Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing regulations, which require a participant in an FHA insurance or Multifamily Housing rental assistance program to complete and submit a form supplied by HUD that describes its affirmative fair housing marketing plan.
Learn More📉Implications of Rescinded Social Security Rulings for Businesses
We are providing notice of the rescission of SSR 83-33; SSR 83-34; SSR 83-35; SSR 84-25; and SSR 84-26.
Learn More📄SSA Proposed Information Collection Revisions
The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues a notice regarding proposed revisions to information collection activities, including consent to release personal records under the Privacy Act. The notice invites comments on the burden estimates and practical utility for individuals and businesses interacting with SSA-provided records. Various forms and methodologies are discussed for obtaining necessary consents and facilitating information processes.
Learn More📄Maximum Fee Limit for Social Security Representation Announced
SSA is retaining in part and rescinding in part the Federal Register Notice (FRN) that we published on May 10, 2024. With the publication of this Notice the $9,200 fee cap will remain in effect, and we will only publish a notice in the Federal Register when increasing the fee cap, as the Social Security Act (Act) requires.
Learn More🚫Preventing Illegal Aliens from Social Security Benefits
This notice publishes the Presidential Memorandum titled "Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits."
Learn More🔒SSA Implements New Security Authentication PIN for Identity Verification
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is introducing a new hybrid Security Authentication PIN (SAP) process for identity verification to enhance security during telephonic and in-person requests for Social Security services. This emergency information collection aims to protect sensitive information and prevent fraud while streamlining user access to account changes.
Learn More🏛️Preventing Illegal Aliens from Accessing Social Security Benefits
The memorandum outlines directives aimed at ensuring that only eligible individuals receive benefits under the Social Security Act. It emphasizes robust processes for identifying and preventing fraud, particularly targeting illegal immigration. Various government agencies are instructed to enhance their enforcement measures and implement compliance protocols in line with these objectives.
Learn More🏥SSA Announces New Matching Program with IRS for Medicare Benefits
In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Under this matching program, the IRS will disclose IRS to SSA certain return information for the purpose of verifying eligibility for the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) and determines the correct subsidy percentage of benefits provided under the Social Security Act (Act).
Learn More💼New Social Security Matching Program
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.
Learn More📝SSA Proposes Revisions to Information Collection Requirements
The Social Security Administration has published a notice seeking comments on proposed revisions and extensions of information collection activities. This includes forms for employers verifying employee earnings and other related processes impacting Social Security benefits for claimants, including those living abroad. The notice also details associated burdens and opportunities for public comment on the accuracy and utility of these collections.
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