Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17746
SSA Rescinds Acquiescence Ruling 90-2(2) on Rental Subsidy Evaluation for SSI
Buyer
Social Security Administration
Posted
August 31, 2026
Identifier
2026-17746
This notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces the rescission of Acquiescence Ruling 90-2(2), which previously addressed the treatment of rental subsidies as in-kind income for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) calculations. - Government Buyer: - Social Security Administration (SSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The rescission is due to a regulatory update that makes the prior ruling obsolete - Aligns SSI policy with updated rules regarding rental subsidy evaluation - Notice published in the Federal Register - Procurement-Relevant Information: - This is not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services
Description
The Social Security Administration announces the rescission of Acquiescence Ruling 90-2(2), which related to the evaluation of rental subsidies as in-kind income for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit calculations. This rescission follows a revision of the relevant regulation effective September 30, 2024, rendering the previous ruling obsolete. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2026. The rescission aligns with updated policies on rental subsidy evaluation under SSI rules.