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SSA Modifies Privacy Act Systems of Records

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is modifying several Privacy Act systems of records. This includes adding a new routine use to permit disclosure to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for fraud prevention and improper payment recoupment. The public comment period ends on December 26, 2025.

SSA Modifies Travel and Border Crossing Records System

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a notice of modification to its Travel and Border Crossing Records system (60-0389). The changes include updating system locations, removing gender references, and revising routine uses for clarity. The modification is effective upon publication, with a new routine use effective September 19, 2025.

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 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 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.

SSA IRS Computer Matching Program Renewal for Drug Subsidy Eligibility

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice regarding the renewal of its computer matching program with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This program, effective October 1, 2007, aims to verify eligibility for prescription drug subsidy assistance.

SSA Modifies Hearings and Appeals Case Control System Records

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice to modify its Hearings and Appeals Case Control System (60-0009). This modification updates the system's name, location, and manager, and expands its purpose to include workload tracking and specialized appeals functions. New routine uses for data disclosure are also being added.

SSA Modifies Public Accommodation System of Records

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is modifying its system of records, 'Requests for Accommodation from Members of the Public (60-0378)'. The modifications clarify system location, manager, record categories, and add a new routine use for disclosures to third parties assisting individuals with communication barriers. Public comments are invited by February 17, 2026.