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SSA RIN: 0960-AF78 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Entitlement and Termination Requirements for Stepchildren (934F) 
Abstract: We are revising our regulations to reflect changes made in the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996 (CAAA) to the entitlement and termination requirements for Social Security child's benefits to stepchildren. Under the CAAA, we consider a stepchild as dependent on a stepparent to receive child's benefits based on the stepparent's earnings only if the stepchild receives at least one-half support from the stepparent. Also, we terminate a stepchild’s benefits that are based on the stepparent’s earnings if the stepchild’s parent or adoptive parent and the stepparent divorce, unless the stepparent adopted the stepchild and the stepchild can qualify for benefits as the stepparent’s adopted child. 
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 404.352    20 CFR 404.363   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 402    42 USC 403(a) to 403(b)    42 USC 405(a)    42 USC 416    42 USC 423    42 USC 425    42 USC 428(a) to 428(e)    42 USC 902(a)(5)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/12/2003  68 FR 47877   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/14/2003    
Final Action  08/27/2010  75 FR 52619   
Final Action Effective  09/27/2010    
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:
Peter White
Social Insurance Specialist
Social Security Administration
Office of Income Security Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 594-2041

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