Social Security Swaps 'Gender' for 'Sex' in Disability Rules – Semantics Only

2026-06182 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

The Social Security Administration is updating how it collects info to keep things secure and easy for you. If you use my Social Security for benefits or direct deposit changes, you’ll need to verify your identity online or in person—no more phone changes. They want your thoughts by April 30, 2026, to make sure this process works well without causing extra hassle or cost.

2026-05600 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request

The Social Security Administration wants your feedback on some updated forms they use to collect info, especially about fixing earnings records. If you or someone you know deals with Social Security earnings, this affects you! Comments are open until May 22, 2026, so jump in now to help make the process easier and clearer—no extra costs involved.

2026-03843 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request

The Social Security Administration wants your thoughts on some forms they use to pick people who manage benefits for others. They’re updating these forms and asking for feedback by April 27, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and easy. This affects individuals and organizations applying to be payees, with no new costs but a chance to reduce paperwork hassle.

2025-23098 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request

The Social Security Administration wants your thoughts on updating some forms they use to help kids get benefits when a parent retires, gets disabled, or passes away. They’re making small changes to make the process easier and less time-consuming. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by February 17, 2026, so they can hear you before finalizing the updates.

2025-22534 — Rate for Assessment on Direct Payment of Fees to Representatives in 2026

Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration will keep the fee assessment rate at 6.3% when paying representatives directly from past-due benefits. This means if you have a representative helping you, a small percentage of their fee will cover SSA’s costs. The maximum fee cap is $123, and these rules help keep things fair and clear for everyone involved.

2025-21082 — Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

The Social Security Administration is teaming up with the IRS to double-check that people getting benefits for age, blindness, or disability are eligible and receiving the right amount. This new program starts January 1, 2026, and runs for 18 months. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until December 26, 2025, to speak up—no personal info, please!

Previous: 2026-06425 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area

Starting April 2, 2026, some Pacific cod that jig-gear boats won’t catch in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands will be given to smaller boats using hook-and-line or pot gear. This switch helps make sure the 2026 fishing season’s Pacific cod quota gets fully used. Fishermen with boats under 60 feet will get a chance to catch more fish through the end of the year.

Next: 2026-06465 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

If you fly Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 or BD-500-1A11 planes, listen up! The FAA found a problem with a motor that controls air pressure, which could cause safety issues. Starting April 17, 2026, certain flights can’t take off if this motor or related alerts aren’t working right, so operators need to check carefully to keep everyone safe.