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CCH® UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE — 4/02/15

SSA announces renewal of existing computer matching program with VA/VBA

In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, the SSA has issued a notice announcing the renewal of an existing computer matching program that it is currently conducting with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).

Computer matching program with VA/VBA (Match 1008)

The purpose of this matching program is to provide the SSA with information necessary to: (1) identify certain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Special Veterans Benefit (SVB) recipients under Title XVI and Title VIII of the Social Security Act, respectively, who receive VA-administered benefits; (2) determine the eligibility or amount of payment for SSI and SVB recipients; and (3) identify the income of individuals who may be eligible for Medicare cost-sharing assistance through the Medicare Savings Program as part of the agency’s Medicare outreach efforts.

Interested parties may comment on the notice by either telefaxing to (410) 966-0869 or writing to the Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, SSA, 617 Altmeyer Bldg., 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. All comments received will be available for public inspection at this address. See 80 Fed. Reg. 12696, March 10, 2015.