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Social Security Rulings

Official rulings issued by the Social Security Administration to clarify policies and procedures

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Jan 19, 2026

How long do I have to request a revised decision for overpayment waivers under SSA-44?

A formal request to have an overpayment determination “reconsidered” must generally be filed within 60 days of the date the overpayment notice is received; filing within that window preserves appeal r...

Jan 17, 2026

How has the Social Security Administration historically used the term 'benefit' in its statutes and public materials?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the underlying Social Security Act have historically used the word "benefit" both as a legal term of entitlement in statutes and as a public-facing label i...

Jan 15, 2026

How did the SSA implement the five‑year PRW definition in its final 2026 rulemaking text and transitional guidance?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) formalized a shorter past relevant work (PRW) window—cutting the look‑back from 15 years to 5 years—in its final rulemaking and accompanied that change with tr...

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