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SSA RIN: 0960-AG29 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Age as a Factor in Evaluating Disability (3183F) 
Abstract: These final rules will revise the definitions of the age categories we use as one of the criteria in determining disability under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. The changes reflect our adjudicative experience, advances in medical treatment and healthcare, changes in the workforce since we originally published our rules for considering age in 1978, and current and future increases in the full retirement age under Social Security law. The changes will not affect the rules under part 404 of our regulations for individuals age 55 or older who have statutory blindness. They also will not affect our other rules that are dependent on age, such as the age at which you can qualify for early retirement benefits or for Medicare as a retired individual. 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1562 to 404.1563    20 CFR 404.1568    20 CFR 404, subpart P, app 2    20 CFR 416.962    20 CFR 416.963    20 CFR 416.968     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 42 USC 221(a)    42 USC 221(i)    42 USC 222(c)    42 USC 402    42 USC 405(a)    42 USC 405(b)    42 USC 405(d) to 405(h)    42 USC 416i    42 USC 423    42 USC 902(a)(5)    42 USC 1382    42 USC 1382(h)    42 USC 1382b(a)    42 USC 1382b(c)    42 USC 1382c    42 USC 1383(a)    42 USC 1383(c)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/04/2005  70 FR 67101   
NPRM Comment Period End  01/03/2006    
Final Action  To Be Determined    
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

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