Supplemental Security Income: Review of SSA Regulations Governing Children's Eligibility for the Program

Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed the eligibility criteria in the new Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program regulations to determine their consistency with the law, focusing on: (1) the provisions describing how severe a child's impairment must be in order for the child to qualify for benefits; and (2) public comments on the regulations and interviews with Social Security Administration (SSA) officials.