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SSA Notice on Information Collection Burden and Costs

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is publishing a notice regarding revisions to an OMB-approved information collection package, Form SSA-753, Statement Regarding Marriage. The agency is soliciting public comments on the accuracy of its burden estimates and the utility of the information collected.

SSA Proposes Information Collection for Ticket to Work Program

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking public comment on a new information collection package for the Ticket to Work Program. This collection is part of an independent evaluation to assess the program's effects on work outcomes and cost-effectiveness for individuals with disabilities. Comments are due by November 3, 2025.

SSA Announces 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase for 2026 Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8 percent cost-of-living increase for Social Security benefits effective December 2025. This adjustment, along with the national average wage index for 2024, will affect various program parameters for 2026.

SSA Modifies FOIA and Privacy Act Record System

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is issuing a notice to modify its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act Record Request and Appeal System (60-0340). The modifications include updates to system location, authorities, purpose, routine uses, storage policies, and administrative safeguards. Public comments are invited on the new routine uses.

SSA and RRB Announce New Privacy Act Matching Program

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a notice of a new matching program with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). This program will allow SSA to verify Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Special Veterans Benefits (SVB) eligibility and payment amounts using RRB annuity data. The public has until December 22, 2025, to submit comments.

SSA Comment Request on Information Collection Revision

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is requesting public comments on a revision to an existing OMB-approved information collection, Form SSA-1693, Fee Agreement for Representation. The revision aims to update the burden estimate and Privacy Act Statement. Comments are due by December 24, 2025.

SSA Announces 6.3% Assessment Rate for 2026 Representative Fees

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the assessment percentage rate for representative fees will remain at 6.3 percent for 2026. This rate is used to recover costs incurred by the SSA in determining and paying representative fees for claimants.

Social Security Administration: Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed Request

The Social Security Administration has published a proposed request for agency information collection activities. This notice is open for public comment, allowing individuals and organizations to submit their input on the proposed information collection requirements.

Privacy Act of 1974 Matching Program with Fiscal Service

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a notice announcing a new matching program with the Bureau of the Fiscal Service. This program will allow SSA to access Savings Securities data to verify financial status for Medicare Part D low-income subsidy eligibility. The comment period ends March 16, 2026.

Social Security Administration: Agency Information Collection Activities Comment Request

The Social Security Administration has published a notice requesting comments on its agency information collection activities. This notice is part of the standard process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to solicit public feedback on proposed data collection efforts.