Federal Register #SSA-2024-0053

Notice of Social Security Ruling SSR 26-2p for Documenting and Evaluating Disability in Young Adults

This notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces Social Security Ruling (SSR) 26-2p, which updates and clarifies policies for documenting and evaluating disability in young adults under Titles II and XVI. - Government Buyer: - Social Security Administration (SSA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a policy notice, not a procurement opportunity. - No products or services are requested. - Key details: - SSR 26-2p consolidates and clarifies guidance for disability claims involving young adults. - Rescinds and replaces SSR 11-2p, reflecting changes in program rules since 2011. - Provides updated guidance on disability insured status, impairment-related limitations, accommodations, and age-18 redeterminations. - Intended for SSA components and the public as policy interpretation. - No procurement-relevant requirements, products, or services are included.

Description

This notice announces Social Security Ruling (SSR) 26-2p which explains policies and consolidates information from regulations on documenting and evaluating disability in young adults under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. The ruling rescinds and replaces SSR 11-2p and updates content based on changes to program rules since 2011. It clarifies examples, adds new examples, and refines content to emphasize information unique to young adult claims. The notice is effective starting October 1, 2026.

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