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In accordance with section 812 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA section 812), these rules explain how we will address evidence furnished by medical sources that meet one of BBA section 812’s exclusionary categories (excluded medical sources) as described in our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which we published on June 10, 2016. Under these new rules, we will not consider evidence furnished by an excluded medical source unless we find good cause to do so. We identify five circumstances in which we may find good cause. We also require excluded medical sources to notify us of their excluded status in writing each time they furnish evidence to us that relates to a claim for benefits under titles II or XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). These rules will allow us to fulfill obligations that we have under section 812 the BBA.

Overall Description of Deadline: Pub. L. 114-74 requires the Commissioner of Social Security shall issue regulations to carry out the amendment not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Act--November 2, 2015.

Statement of Need:

In accordance with section 812 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA section 812), these rules explain how we will address evidence furnished by medical sources that meet one of BBA section 812’s exclusionary categories (excluded medical sources).

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Section 812 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA section 812)

Alternatives:

none

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

To be determined

Risks:

To be determined