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Social Security Ruling, SSR 26-2p; Titles II and XVI: Documenting and Evaluating Disability in Young Adults
A new ruling called SSR 26-2p has been issued, which affects how disabilities are documented and evaluated for young adults. This ruling replaces the previous SSR 11-2p and aims to clarify the policies related to this process. Insurance agents should familiarize themselves with these changes to ensu...
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for Reinstatement (Insurance Lapsed More Than 6 Months) Government Life Insurance and/or Total Disability Income Provision and Application for Reinstatement of Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) (Insurance Lapsed More than 6 Months)
The Veterans Benefits Administration is updating its process for veterans to reinstate their life insurance or total disability income coverage if it has been inactive for more than six months. This change affects veterans who need to apply for reinstatement of their insurance. Agents should stay in...
Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Reinstatement (Insurance Lapsed More Than 6 Months) Government Life Insurance and/or Total Disability Income Provision and Application for Reinstatement of Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) (Insurance Lapsed More than 6 Months)
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is seeking public feedback on a new information collection process. This process is for veterans who want to reinstate their Government Life Insurance or Total Disability Income Provision after their insurance has been inactive for more than six months. The...
Extension of Compliance Dates for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Applications of Recipients of Departmental Financial Assistance
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced changes to the deadlines for making websites and mobile apps accessible for people with disabilities. Organizations with 15 or more employees now have until May 11, 2027, to comply, which is an extra year. Smaller organizations with fewer tha...