96-28710. Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 RRB Records Used in Computer Matching

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 218 (Friday, November 8, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57927-57928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-28710]


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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 RRB Records 
Used in Computer Matching

AGENCY: Railroad Retirement Board (RRB).

ACTION: Notice of Records Used in Computer Matching Programs; 
Notification to individuals who are beneficiaries under the Railroad 
Retirement Act.

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SUMMARY: As required by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection 
Act of 1988, the RRB is issuing public notice of its intent to furnish 
through a computer matching program Medicare and benefit rate 
information to state agencies to adjust amounts of benefits in their 
public assistance programs as well as to better coordinate Medicare/
Medicaid payments for public assistance recipients.
    The purpose of this notice is to advise individuals receiving 
benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act of the disclosure through a 
computer match that RRB plans to make of certain information about 
them.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this publication by 
writing to Ms. Beatrice Ezerski, Secretary to the Board, Railroad 
Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. LeRoy Blommaert, Privacy Act 
Officer, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, 
Illinois 60611-2092, telephone number [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection 
Act of 1988, Pub. L. 100-503, requires a Federal agency participating 
in a computer matching program with one or more state agencies to 
publish a notice regarding the establishment of a matching program. The 
purpose of this notice is to comply with this provision of the Act.
    Name of Participating Agencies: Railroad Retirement Board and state 
public aid/public assistance agencies.
    Purpose of the Match: The match has several purposes: to enable the 
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agency to (1) accurately identify Qualified Railroad Retirement 
Beneficiaries; (2) make necessary adjustments required under state law 
in public aid payments due to cost of living or other adjustments in 
RRB annuities; and (3) coordinate benefits of dually eligible Medicare 
and Medicaid beneficiaries and to identify individuals who are eligible 
for Part B Medicare and not enrolled in order to enroll such 
individuals in the State Buy-In program.
    Authority for Conducting the Match: 42 CFR 435.940 through 435.965.
    Categories of Records and Individuals Covered: All beneficiaries 
under the Railroad Retirement Act who have been identified by a state 
as a recipient of public aid will have information about their RRB 
benefits and Medicare enrollment furnished to the state agency.
    Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program: It is estimated that the 
first of these matches will commence in November 1996, and will run for 
the full 18 months of the agreement.
    The notice we are giving here is in addition to any individual 
notice.
    A copy of this notice will be furnished to both Houses of Congress 
and the Office of Management and Budget.

    Dated: October 31, 1996.

    By authority of the Board.
Beatrice Ezerski,
Secretary to the Board.
[FR Doc. 96-28710 Filed 11-7-96; 8:45 am]
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