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RIN: 0960-AG65

Publication ID: Fall 2016

Title: Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Digestive Disorders (3441P)
Abstract: Sections 5.00 and 105.00, Digestive Systems, of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations describe those digestive disorders that we consider severe enough to prevent a person from doing any gainful activity, or that cause marked and severe functional limitations for a child claiming Supplemental Security Income payments under title XVI. We are proposing to revise the criteria in these sections to ensure that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent with the latest advances in medical knowledge and treatment.
Agency: Social Security Administration(SSA)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 20 CFR 404.1500, app 1
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 402 42 U.S.C. 405(a) 42 U.S.C. 405(b) 42 U.S.C. 405(d) to 405(h) 42 U.S.C. 416(i) 42 U.S.C. 421(a) 42 U.S.C. 421(i) 42 U.S.C. 423 42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5) 42 U.S.C. 1381a 42 U.S.C. 1382c 42 U.S.C. 1383 42 U.S.C. 1383b

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need:

These rules are required to facilitate disability claims adjudication.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

Sections 5.00 and 105.00, Digestive Systems, of appendix 1 to subpart P of part 404 of our regulations.

This proposed rule is not required by statute or court order.

Alternatives:

We considered continuing to use our current criteria. However, we believe these proposed revisions are necessary because of medical advances, technology, and treatment since we last revised these rules.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Ensuring that the medical evaluation criteria are up-to-date and consistent with the latest advances in medical knowledge, technology, and treatment will provide for accurate disability evaluations.

Costs: While no cost is expected, documentation is not yet available.

Risks:

None.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
ANPRM	12/12/2007	72 FR 70527
ANPRM Comment Period End	02/11/2008
NPRM	07/00/2017

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under E.O. 13563.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
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 Shawnette Ashburne Social Insurance Specialist Social Security Administration Office of Medical Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 966-5788 Brian J. Rudick Social Insurance Specialist, Regulations Writer Social Security Administration Office of Regulations and Reports Clearance, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 Phone:410 965-7102 Email: brian.rudick@ssa.gov