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SSA RIN: 0960-AH06 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Amendments to Regulations Regarding Major Life-Changing Events Affecting Income-Related Monthly Adjustments Amounts to Medicare Part B Premiums (3574F) 
Abstract: We are modifying our regulations in order to clarify and expand events considered life-changing events for the purposes of Medicare Part B income-related monthly adjustments as well as the types of evidence required to support claims of such events. 
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 418.1205    20 CFR 418.1210    20 CFR 418.1230    20 CFR 418.1255    20 CFR 418.1265   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 902(a)(5)    42 USC 1395r(i)   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need: We are modifying our regulations to clarify and revise what we consider major life-changing events for the Medicare Part B income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMA) and what evidence we require to support a claim of a major life-changing event. Recent changes in the economy and other unforeseen events have had a significant effect on many Medicare Part B beneficiaries. These changes we are making in this final rule will allow us to respond appropriately to circumstances brought about by the current economic climate and these other unforeseen events.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Discretionary. Not required by statute or court order.

Alternatives: None.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Not yet determined.

Risks: None.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  07/15/2010  75 FR 41084   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  09/13/2010    
Final Action  03/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Craig Streett
Supervisory, Social Insurance Specialist
Social Security Administration
Office of Data Exchange, Enumeration, and Medicare Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 965-9793

Brian Rudick
Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer
Social Security Administration
Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 965-1483
Email: brian.rudick@ssa.gov