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SSA RIN: 0960-AF96 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Elimination of Parent-to-Child Deeming From Stepparents (793F) 
Abstract: We changed the Supplemental Security Income parent-to-child deeming rules to no longer consider the income and resources of a stepparent when an eligible child resides in the household with a stepparent, but not his or her natural or adoptive parent. We clarified that a stepparent no longer meets the definition of a "parent" when his or her spouse dies or leaves the household. Thus, an eligible child would not be subject to deeming from a stepparent unless the child lives with both his or her natural or adoptive parent and the stepparent. We also changed the age at which an individual is no longer considered an ineligible child for purposes of deeming from 21 to 22. This change simplified our rules for both the public and our employees. 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 416.1160    20 CFR 416.1165    20 CFR 416.1202    20 CFR 416.1204    20 CFR 416.1851   
Legal Authority: Sec 1614(f)(2) of the Social Security Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/21/2007  72 FR 72641   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/19/2008    
Final Action  05/15/2008  73 FR 28033   
Final Action Effective  06/16/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 0960-AF24 
Agency Contact:
Eric Skidmore
Social Insurance Specialist
Social Security Administration
Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone:410 597-1833
Email: eric.skidmore@ssa.gov

Richard M. Bresnick
Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer
Social Security Administration
Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 965-1758