January 14, 2013
Update of Progress on Final Plan for Retrospective Review
In our final plan of August 22, 2011, we stated: “Over the next two years, we anticipate reviewing the following medical listings, for which we may issue notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) or final rules as appropriate.” The chart below includes the listings we expected to review, and the progress we have made to date.
| August 22, 2011 Final Plan | |
|---|---|
2011 |
|
Respiratory NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Growth NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Hematological NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Neurological NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Genitourinary Impairments NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Impairments that Affect Multiple Body Systems NPRM |
NPRM published 10/25/2011 at 76 FR 66006. |
Immune Systems Disorders NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Skin Disorders NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Special Senses - Vision NPRM |
NPRM published 2/13/2012 at 77 FR 7549. |
Digestive System NPRM |
NPRM drafted |
Malignant Neoplastic Diseases NPRM |
NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
Musculoskeletal System NPRM |
NPRM drafted |
2013 |
January 14, 2013 Update |
Mental Disorders final rule |
Final rule being drafted |
Cardiovascular System NPRM |
Reviewed current listings |
Speech and Language Disorders NPRM |
ANPRM* published 2/6/2012 at 77 FR 5734. |
| Removal of Regulations on Black Lung Benefits | Final rule published 3/30/2012 at 77 FR 19079. |
| Respiratory NPRM | NPRM submitted to OMB for review 8/15/12. |
| Genitourinary Impairments NPRM | NPRM submitted to OMB for review 8/15/12. |
| Impairments that Affect Multiple Body Systems NPRM | Final rule submitted to OMB for review 8/15/12. |
| Special Senses – Vision final rule | NPRM published 2/13/2012 at 77 FR 7549. Final rule drafted, pending agency approval. |
| Evaluating Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Evaluating Functional Limitations in Immune System Disorders NPRM | NPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
| Growth NPRM | NPRM drafted, pending agency approval |
| Hematological NPRM | NPRM drafted, pending agency approval |
| Hearing Loss and Disturbances of Labyrinthine-Vestibular Function ANPRM | ANPRM drafted, undergoing internal clearance |
*Advance notice of proposed rulemaking