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SSA RIN: 0960-AI85 Publication ID: Fall 2023 
Title: Extension of the Flexibility in Evaluating "Close Proximity of Time" to Evaluate Changes in Healthcare Following the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency 
Abstract:

On July 23, 2021, we issued a temporary final rule (TFR) with request for comment to lengthen the close proximity of time standard in the Listing of Impairments (the listings) for musculoskeletal disorders due to the ongoing effects of the COVID19 pandemic. We provided that the TFR would be effective until 6 months after the effective date of a determination by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) that a Public Health Emergency (PHE) resulting from the COVID19 pandemic no longer exists. Although the PHE expired on May 11, 2023, healthcare practices in a post-pandemic world are still evolving. We are therefore extending the flexibility provided in the previous TFR until May 11, 2025, so we can evaluate how changes in healthcare practices may affect our policy .

 
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 404 and 416   
Legal Authority: Social Security Act    Administrative Procedures Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  09/26/2023  88 FR 67081   
Comment Period End  11/28/2023 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Michael J. Goldstein
Director
Social Security Administration
Office of Disability Policy, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
Phone:410 965-1020
Email: michael.j.goldstein@ssa.gov