Background

This transmittal updates the Index of Temporary Instructions (TIs) in Volume I, Division 5. We have added TI 5-2-1 (Processing Supplemental Security Income Claims Involving Aliens) issued on April 11, 2000. In addition, with publication of final mental impairment regulations on August 21, 2000 (65 FR 50746), which remove the requirement for completion of the Psychiatric Review Technique Form (PRTF) at the OHA level, we are obsoleting TI 5-3-6 and TI 5-3-8.

Remove

• Index of Temporary Instructions in Volume I, Division 5, dated January 5, 2000.

• Remove the following TIs:

  5-3-6	Questions and Answers - revised Mental Listings and the Psychiatric Review Technique Form [Interim Circular No. 193]
  5-3-8	Questions and Answers on the Revised Mental Listings and the Psychiatric Review Technique Form [SGPD Bulletin No. II-2 (86)]

Insert

Index of Temporary Instructions in Volume I, Division 5 dated November 1, 2000.

Date: November 1, 2000