Rescission of Obsolete Regulations on Drug Addiction and Alcoholism in Social Security Titles II and XVI
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rescinding obsolete regulations in 20 CFR Parts 404 and 416 related to drug addiction and alcoholism (DAA) policies. These rules, never updated after the 1996 Contract with America Advancement Act changed eligibility for disability benefits, no longer reflect current law. SSA has followed the 1996 Act's provisions since enactment, so this rulemaking removes outdated text without altering policies, procedures, eligibility, or benefit payments. Effective April 3, 2026, it aligns regulations with statute per Executive Order 14219 on deregulatory initiatives. No program costs, administrative impacts, or effects on small entities are anticipated.
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Key Changes
- Rescinds 20 CFR §§ 404.1536–404.1541 on DAA treatment referrals, effective April 3, 2026
- Removes §§ 404.470 and 404.480 entirely
- Deletes § 416.214 and reserves multiple DAA paragraphs in Part 416
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Obligations
What this law requires
Remove and reserve paragraph (b) of 20 CFR §404.315 related to DAA policies
Remove paragraphs (e) and (f) of 20 CFR §404.316 related to DAA policies
Remove paragraph (d) of 20 CFR §404.321 related to DAA policies
Revise paragraph (b)(5) of 20 CFR §404.332 to align with current DAA policies
Rescind obsolete drug addiction and alcoholism (DAA) regulations in 20 CFR Parts 404 and 416 that do not reflect current policies established by the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996