March 14, 2008
ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT NO. 059-08
ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5
SUBJECT: Notice – Extension and Modification of the Youth Transition Demonstration
PROGRAMS: All Programs
1. Purpose. To transmit a notice to announce the extension and modification of the Youth Transition Demonstration by the Social Security Administration.
2. References. Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 50, March 13, 2008, pp. 13601-13603; Social Security Act, sections 221, 234, 404, 1110, 1612, 1614, 1633; 68 FR 57950; 20 CFR 416.250.
3. Links. This Alert is in the Regional website Resource page at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources/
Link to the Federal Register attachment (.pdf)
4. Substance. On October 7, 2003, the Commissioner of Social Security published a Notice in the Federal Register (68 FR 57950) announcing the beginning of a demonstration project designed primarily to test the effectiveness of altering
certain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other program rules as an incentive to encourage individuals with disabilities or blindness to work or increase their work activity and earnings. In order to complete a more thorough evaluation of this project, we are extending the duration of the altered program rules in three of the seven original project locations and adding three new project locations that will also offer the alternative program rules. The Commissioner of Social Security is publishing this notice in accordance with 20 CFR 416.250(e) and conducting
the project pursuant to authority in sections 234 and 1110 of the Social Security Act.
5. Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies.
6. Contact. Further information about this notice may be directed to Leola Brooks on 202.358.6294. Questions or comments about the format of this Alert may be directed to Robert Rainault on 312.596.5416.
7. Expiration Date. September 30, 2013
8. Attachment. Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 50, March 13, 2008, pp. 13601-13603.
