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We are removing these rules from the CFR because they are obsolete and no longer necessary. We are also revising other sections in the CFR to remove references to special age 72 payments. There are no individuals who currently receive special age 72 payments, and no individuals will become entitled to these payments in the future.

These rules, found in sections 404.380 to 404.384 of our rules, implement section 228 of the Social Security Act (Act). Congress enacted section 228 of the Act in 1966 to provide a special payment to individuals who had little or no chance to become fully insured for regular Social Security benefits during their working years because they were too old when the Social Security program began, or when Social Security coverage was first extended to their jobs. Congress amended section 228 in 1990 to prohibit entitlement to special age 72 payments for individuals who attained age 72 after 1971.