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SSA RIN: 0960-AF19 Publication ID: Spring 2000 
Title: ●Medical Equivalence for Adults and Children (787I) 
Abstract: These interim final rules will clarify that a determination of medical equivalence will consider the severity of the individual's impairment, based on all relevant evidence in the case record. These rules will clarify our medical equivalence policy in light of the decision in Hickman v. Apfel, 187 F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 1999). 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1526    20 CFR 404.1529    20 CFR 416.926    20 CFR 416.929   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5)    42 USC 1320b-13    PL 104-193, sec 211(b)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  04/00/2000    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Jane Deweib
Social Insurance Specialist
Social Security Administration
Office of Medical Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 965-9878