Federal Register #2026-11585

SSA Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments and FDA Device Classification Notice

This notice covers two regulatory actions by federal agencies: - Social Security Administration (SSA): - Finalized adjustments to maximum civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for violations under sections 1129 and 1140 of the Social Security Act - New penalty amounts include: - $9,704 for fraud facilitators in a position of trust - $10,289 for other violators - $65,653.49 per broadcast or telecast violation - $12,799 for other violations - Penalty amounts will be adjusted annually for inflation as required by law - Food and Drug Administration (FDA): - Classified the Combined Acoustic and Electrical External Stimulation Device for the Relief of Tinnitus as a Class II medical device - Classification aims to ensure safety and effectiveness, and to enhance patient access to innovative tinnitus relief devices - No procurement of products or services is involved in this notice - No OEMs, vendors, or contract opportunities are referenced

Description

This final rule by the Social Security Administration adopts without change the regulatory text from an interim final rule published in 2016. It pertains to penalty inflation adjustments for civil monetary penalties as required by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. The rule mandates annual inflation adjustments to maximum civil monetary penalty amounts for infractions of agency rules. The final rule is effective June 10, 2026, and includes specific penalty amounts effective January 15, 2025.

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