Federal Register #2026-16849

Notice of Re-established Matching Program for Retirement and Survivor Benefits Eligibility

This notice announces the re-establishment of a data matching program between the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Social Security Administration (SSA) - Purpose: - SSA will disclose wage and self-employment income information to OPM - Used to determine continued eligibility for certain retirement and survivor benefits subject to statutory earnings limitations - Targeted Groups: - Disability retirees under age 60 - Disabled adult-child survivors - FERS annuity supplement recipients - CSRS discontinued service annuitants - Legal Authorities: - Governed by the Privacy Act of 1974 and relevant sections of the U.S. Code - Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - This is a regulatory notice regarding data sharing and eligibility verification - Public comment period is available - No procurement or award is involved

Description

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is providing notice of the re-establishment of a matching program between OPM and the Social Security Administration (SSA) under Computer Matching Agreement No. 1045. The program enables SSA to disclose wage and self-employment income information to OPM to determine continued eligibility for certain retirement and survivor benefits subject to statutory earnings limitations. The matching program will begin on October 20, 2026, and continue for 18 months, with a possible extension of 12 months. Public comments are accepted until September 18, 2026.

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