Tag: program_operations_manual_system
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SSA Expands Compassionate Allowances Program with 14 New Conditions
The Social Security Administration has updated its Program Operations Manual System, adding 14 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances program, effective August 10, 2026, to expedite disability determinations.
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Social Security Administration Updates Disability Claim Policies
The Social Security Administration updated its Program Operations Manual System on July 30, 2026, to clarify disability claim processing. Revisions address OIG recommendations, standardize medical evaluations, refine RFC summaries, and introduce new guidance for reconsideration claims.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegal Social Security AdministrationDisability ClaimsPolicy UpdatesProgram Operations Manual SystemOffice of the Inspector GeneralReconsiderationGovernment Policy
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Social Security Administration Updates Key Disability and Payee Policies
The Social Security Administration has updated its Program Operations Manual System, refining instructions for Compassionate Allowances and clarifying guidelines for representative payees, including identification methods and selection criteria.
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Social Security Administration Updates Disability Review Consultation Process
The Social Security Administration has updated its Program Operations Manual System, effective June 23, 2026, to streamline the Request for Program Consultation process for Disability Determination Services disputing deficiency citations.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationDisability Determination ServicesProgram Operations Manual SystemRequest for Program ConsultationDisability Quality ReviewCase ManagementGovernment
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Social Security Administration Updates Disability Claims and Representative Payee Policies
The SSA has updated policies for disability claims processing and representative payee determinations. These changes, effective June 9, 2026, aim to reduce claimant burden and streamline electronic systems for improved efficiency.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyLegal Social Security AdministrationDisability ClaimsRepresentative PayeePolicy UpdatesProgram Operations Manual SystemElectronic SystemsGovernment