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SSA RIN: 0960-AG20 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Hearing Loss (2862F) 
Abstract: Sections 2.00 and 102.00, Special Senses and Speech, of appendix 1 subpart P of part 404 of our regulations describe hearing loss that is considered severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, or that causes marked and severe functional limitations for a child claiming Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments under title XVI. We revised 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: Completed Actions 
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   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  04/13/2005  70 FR 19353   
ANPRM Comment Period End  06/13/2005    
NPRM  08/13/2008  73 FR 47103   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/14/2008    
Final Action  06/02/2010  75 FR 30693   
Final Action Effective  08/02/2010    
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 
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

Rosemarie Greenwald
Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer
Social Security Administration
Office of Regulations, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 966-7813