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Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
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The Privacy Act of 1974 has been updated to include a new program where the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will share information with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This information will help SSA check if people are eligible for the Extra Help program, which assists with Medicare prescription drug costs. It will also help SSA find more individuals who may qualify for this assistance as part of their outreach efforts. Agents should be aware of this change and ensure clients are informed about the Extra Help program and how it may benefit them.
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In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Under this matching program, OPM will provide SSA with civil service benefit and payment data. This disclosure will provide SSA with information necessary to verify an individual's self-certification of eligibility for the Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs program (Extra Help). It will also enable SSA to identify individuals who may qualify for Extra Help as part of the agency's Medicare outreach efforts.