{"abstract":"We propose to revise our rules for protective filing after we receive a written statement of intent to claim Social Security benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (the Act). Specifically, we propose to revise from 6 months to 60 days the time period during which you must file an application for benefits after the date of a notice we send explaining the need to file an application. We are proposing this revision to make the time period used in the title II program consistent with the time period used in other programs we administer under the Act. We believe that eliminating the difference between the time periods in the programs we administer would make it easier for the public to understand and follow our rules.","action":"Notice of proposed rulemaking.","agencies":[{"raw_name":"Social Security Administration","name":"Social Security Administration","id":470,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/social-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/470","parent_id":null,"slug":"social-security-administration"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2008/12/17/E8-29951.html","cfr_references":[{"chapter":null,"citation_url":null,"part":404,"title":20}],"citation":"73 FR 76573","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":"2009-02-17","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"To be sure that your comments are considered, we must receive them by February 17, 2009.","disposition_notes":null,"docket_ids":["Docket No. SSA-2007-0058"],"dockets":[],"document_number":"E8-29951","effective_on":null,"end_page":76575,"executive_order_notes":null,"executive_order_number":null,"explanation":null,"full_text_xml_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/xml/2008/12/17/E8-29951.xml","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/12/17/E8-29951/use-of-date-of-written-statement-as-filing-date","images":{},"images_metadata":{},"json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents/E8-29951?publication_date=2008-12-17","mods_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/metadata/granule/FR-2008-12-17/E8-29951/mods.xml","not_received_for_publication":null,"page_length":3,"page_views":{"count":117,"last_updated":"2026-04-04 14:15:05 -0400"},"pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-12-17/pdf/E8-29951.pdf","presidential_document_number":null,"proclamation_number":null,"public_inspection_pdf_url":null,"publication_date":"2008-12-17","raw_text_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/text/2008/12/17/E8-29951.txt","regulation_id_number_info":{"0960-AG58":{"issue":"201710","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/0960-AG58/use-of-date-of-written-statement-as-filing-date-3431f-","title":"Use of Date of Written Statement as Filing Date (3431F)","xml_url":"http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=201710&RIN=0960-AG58&operation=OPERATION_EXPORT_XML","priority_category":"Other Significant"}},"regulation_id_numbers":["0960-AG58"],"regulations_dot_gov_info":{"checked_regulationsdotgov_at":"2011-11-15T06:46:35Z"},"regulations_dot_gov_url":null,"significant":true,"signing_date":null,"start_page":76573,"subtype":null,"title":"Use of Date of Written Statement as Filing Date","toc_doc":"Use of Date of Written Statement as Filing Date","toc_subject":null,"topics":["Administrative practice and procedure","Aged","Blind","Disability benefits","Reporting and recordkeeping requirements","Social security"],"type":"Proposed Rule","volume":73}