# Amendments to Regulations Regarding Withdrawal of Applications and Voluntary Suspension of Benefits
> **US Social Security Administration** · Final rule with request for comments. · Published 2010-12-08 · Effective 2010-12-08 · 75 FR 76256
## Document
- **Document number:** 2010-30868
- **Category:** ssa-retirement
- **Agency:** US Social Security Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 75 FR 76256
- **CFR reference:** 20 CFR 404
- **Publication date:** 2010-12-08
- **Effective date:** 2010-12-08
- **Docket:** Docket No. SSA 2009-0073
## Abstract

We are modifying our regulations to establish a 12-month time limit for the withdrawal of old-age benefits applications, allow one withdrawal per lifetime, and limit the voluntary suspension of benefits for purposes of receiving delayed retirement credits to months for which you have not received a payment. We are making these changes to revise current policies that have the potential for misuse.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/08/2010-30868/amendments-to-regulations-regarding-withdrawal-of-applications-and-voluntary-suspension-of-benefits)
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