Last Updated August 4, 2015
In our final plan of August 22, 2011, we stated: “Over the next two years, we anticipate reviewing the following medical listings, for which we may issue notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) or final rules as appropriate.” The chart below includes the listings we expected to review, and the progress we have made through July 2014.
See links to our February 2015 and July 2015 updates in the "Useful Links" section to the right.
The medical listings are used to ensure disability determinations have a sound medical basis and claimants receive equal treatment based on specific criteria. The listings help allow claims earlier in the sequential evaluation process using the medical listings step based on updated and accurate medical criteria. The listings reflect our program experience, advances in medical knowledge, and comments we receive from medical experts, advocacy groups, patients, adjudicators, and at public outreach policy meetings.
August 4, 2015 Update:
We have prepared an update showing our progress in reviewing the rules that appear on our final plan.
March 12, 2015 Update:
We have prepared an update showing our progress in reviewing the rules that appear on our final plan.
August 22, 2011 Final Plan | |
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2011 |
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Respiratory NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Growth NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Hematological NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Neurological NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Genitourinary Impairments NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Impairments that Affect Multiple Body Systems NPRM |
NPRM published 10/25/2011 at 76 FR 66006. |
Immune Systems Disorders NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Skin Disorders NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Special Senses - Vision NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Digestive System NPRM |
NPRM drafted |
Malignant Neoplastic Diseases NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Musculoskeletal System NPRM |
NPRM drafted |
2014 |
July 14, 2014 Update |
Mental Disorders final rule |
Final rule being drafted |
Cardiovascular System NPRM |
NPRM drafted - Under internal review |
Speech and Language Disorders NPRM |
ANPRM* published 2/6/2012 at 77 FR 5734. |
Removal of Regulations on Black Lung Benefits - final rule | Final rule published 3/30/2012 at 77 FR 19079 |
Impairments that Affect Multiple Body Systems – final rule | Final rule published 2/4/13 at 78 FR 7659 |
Special Senses – Vision final rule | NPRM published 2/13/2012 at 77 FR 7549 Final rule published 3/28/13 at 78 FR 18837 |
Respiratory - final rule | NPRM published 2/4/13 at 78 FR 7968 Final rule drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Genitourinary Impairments - final rule | NPRM published 2/4/13 at 78 FR 7695 Final rule drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Growth - final rule | NPRM published 5/22/2013 at 78 FR 30249 Final rule drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Hearing Loss and Disturbances of Labyrinthine-Vestibular Function ANPRM | ANPRM* published 8/30/13 at 78 FR 53700 |
Evaluating Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Evaluating Functional Limitations in Immune System Disorders NPRM | NPRM published 2/26/2014 at 79 FR 10730 Comments under internal review |
Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Neurological Impairments - final rule | NPRM published 2/25/2014 at 79 FR 10636 Comments under internal review |
Hematological - final rule | NPRM published 11/19/2013 at 78 FR 69324 Final rule drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cancer (Malignant Neoplastic Diseases) - final rule | NPRM published 12/17/13 at 78 FR 76508 Final rule drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
*Advance notice of proposed rulemaking
Paperwork and Reporting Burden Reduction Initiatives
Agency | Sub-Agency | Title | Description of the Initiative | Hours of Paperwork/ Reporting Eliminated | Cost Savings/ Increases | Estimated Effective Date of the Change | Who Benefits? | New Initiative? | Regulatory or Statutory Change Needed? |
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SSA |
ODP/OPC |
SSA-3441 and i3441 Revitalization 0960-0144 | We intend to enhance the SSA-3441-BK and i3441 filing process; revise the current dynamic pathing in the i3441 Internet application; and revise questions for clarity. | 83,824 |
N/A | 9/2014 | SSA disability applicants and beneficiaries | Yes | No, a regulatory change is not needed |
SSA | OISP/OAESSP | iClaim Enhancements 0960-0618 | We will continue enhance iClaim. Our futures plans include: 1) streamlining the Internet Disability Application for all disability applicants; 2) working on fraud reduction activities; 3) updating the International Direct Deposit; and 4) implementing a global transfer table to transfer iClaim from the workload support unit to local field offices. At this time, we do not have a specific implementation date for the new enhancements; however, we will continue to work toward our goal of making future enhancements as resources allow. | 23 | N/A | 2014-2015 | SSA beneficiaries | Yes | No, a regulatory change is not needed |
SSA | ODP/OHITEP | eAuthorization 0960-0623 | We continue to consider expanding eAuthorization to online transactions involving third parties and childhood claims. To that end, we intend to use SSA’s Public Credentialing and Authentication Process (OMB No. 0960-0789) for eAuthorization, which will allow for the authentication and verification of third parties. This move would allow us to verify the identity of the parents and guardians of claimants when they electronically sign the application. At this time, we do not have an implementation date for the new functionality; however, we will consider expanding access to this Internet application for most claimants. | 39,265 | N/A | Ongoing – We will expand this program over the next several years, which is why we do not have an effective date for the change. | SSA disability applicants and beneficiaries | Yes | No, a regulatory change is not needed |
Totals | 123,112 |