Grid Age Categories Changed

November 1, 2008

Author: Catherine M. Callery (Kate) | Louise M. Tarantino

Ann Biddle, Esq., Paul M. Ryther, Esq.

In June 2008, SSA proposed to modify its Grid Rules by revising the definition of persons “closely approaching retirement age” from “60-64” to “60 or older.”  See July 2008 Disability Law News.  SSA adopted the proposed rules with minor grammatical changes.  The new rule was effective October 29, 2008. 73 Fed. Reg. 64195.