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Privacy Act of 1974; Re-Established Matching Program
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The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has restarted a program that allows them to share information with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This program will help OPM check if individuals are still eligible for certain retirement and survivor benefits based on their earnings. Insurance agents should be aware of this change as it may impact clients receiving these benefits and ensure they understand how income limits apply.
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In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-108, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is providing notice of the re- establishment of a matching program between OPM and the Social Security Administration (SSA) under Computer Matching Agreement (CMA) No. 1045. The purpose of the matching program is to enable SSA to disclose wage and self-employment income information to OPM for use in determining continued eligibility for certain retirement and survivor benefits subject to statutory earnings limitations.