Code of Federal Regulations Title 20 - Employees' Benefits
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – Title 20: Employees' Benefits
Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations governs federal laws and programs related to employee benefits, especially social insurance and disability programs. It lays out the rules, procedures, and eligibility requirements for programs such as Social Security, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and disability benefits.
🔹 Key Areas Covered in Title 20:
Social Security Benefits
Retirement, survivors, and disability insurance (RSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Filing claims and appeals processes
Earnings records and benefit calculations
Unemployment Insurance
Eligibility requirements
State-federal cooperation
Extended benefits and emergency unemployment compensation
Disability Benefits
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
Medical evidence requirements
Continuing disability reviews
Workers’ Compensation Programs
Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA)
Black Lung Benefits Act
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance
Special benefits for railroad workers through the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
Temporary Assistance and Welfare Programs
Transitional and child support services
Work incentives for benefit recipients
🔹 Main Agencies and Chapters in Title 20:
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Claims, benefits, appeals, representative payees, overpayments
Department of Labor (DOL)
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)
Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
Special provisions for rail workers
🔹 Selected Parts in Title 20:
| Part | Topic |
|---|---|
| Part 404 | Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) |
| Part 416 | Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled |
| Part 602 | Quality control for unemployment insurance |
| Part 718 | Black Lung benefits criteria |
| Part 701 | Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act |
🔹 Who Uses Title 20?
Individuals applying for Social Security, disability, or unemployment benefits
Employers managing employee compensation or filing reports
Attorneys and advocates representing claimants
Government agencies and state unemployment offices
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