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Rescission of Social Security Rulings

The Social Security Administration has rescinded four Social Security Rulings (SSR 64-13, 74-8c, 78-24, and 79-38). This action removes outdated guidance from the agency's administrative record, effective January 21, 2026.

Social Security Ruling SSR 26-1p on Child Disability Evaluation

The Social Security Administration has issued Social Security Ruling SSR 26-1p concerning the evaluation of continuing disability for children under age 18. This ruling clarifies the application of steps 2 and 3 of the medical improvement review standard sequential evaluation process for functional equivalence.

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.

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.