Federal Register #2026-06557

SSA Rescinds Obsolete Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Regulations (No Procurement)

This notice announces the Social Security Administration's (SSA) rescission of obsolete regulations related to drug addiction and alcoholism (DAA) under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. - The SSA is removing outdated regulatory provisions to align with current statutory authority established by the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996. - No products, services, or vendors are being requested or solicited in this action. - The notice does not impact program costs, eligibility, or administrative procedures. - The only agency referenced is the Social Security Administration; no OEMs or commercial vendors are involved. - This is a regulatory update, not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services.

Description

This final rule by the Social Security Administration rescinds obsolete regulations related to drug addiction and alcoholism (DAA) under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. The rescinded regulations no longer reflect current policies established by the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996. The rule streamlines the regulatory framework without changing existing policies or procedures, and it is effective April 3, 2026. The action aligns the regulations with current statutory authority and does not impact program costs or eligibility.

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