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SSA | RIN: 0960-AF35 | Publication ID: 2012 |
Title: Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Neurological Impairments (806P) | |
Abstract: Sections 11.00 and 111.00, Neurological Impairments, of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations describe neurological impairments that we consider severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, or that cause marked and severe functional limitations for a child claiming Supplemental Security Income payments under title XVI. We are proposing to revise these sections to ensure that the medical evaluation criteria are up to date and consistent with the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment. | |
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402 42 USC 405(a) 42 USC 405(b) 42 USC 405(d) to 405(h) 42 USC 416(i) 42 USC 421(a) 42 USC 421(i) 42 USC 423 42 USC 902(a)(5) 42 USC 1381a 42 USC 1382c 42 USC 1383 42 USC 1383b |
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Statement of Need: These proposed regulations are necessary to update the listings for evaluating neurological impairments to reflect advances in medical knowledge, treatment, and methods of evaluating these impairments. The changes would ensure that determinations of disability have a sound medical basis, that claimants receive equal treatment through the use of specific criteria, and that people who are disabled can be readily identified and awarded benefits if all other factors of entitlement or eligibility are met. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: Administrative--not required by statute or court order. |
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Alternatives: We considered not revising the listings and continuing to use our current criteria. However, we believe that proposing these revisions is preferable because of the medical advances that have been made in treating and evaluating these types of impairments. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Estimated Savings--low. |
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Risks: None. |
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Timetable:
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Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: No | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Cheryl A. Williams Director Social Security Administration Office of Medical Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 965-1020 Email: cheryl.a.williams@ssa.gov Joshua B. Silverman Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer Social Security Administration Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 594-2128 |