118 STAT. 527 PUBLIC LAW 108–203—MAR. 2, 2004 ‘‘An individual work plan established pursuant to this sub section shall be treated, for purposes of section 51(d)(6)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as an individualized written plan for employment under a State plan for vocational rehabilitation services approved under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in section 505 of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–170; 113 Stat. 1921). SEC. 406. GAO STUDY REGARDING THE TICKET TO WORK AND SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM. (a) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to Congress regarding the Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency Program established under section 1148 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–19) that— (1) examines the annual and interim reports issued by States, the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel established under section 101(f) of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (42 U.S.C. 1320b– 19 note), and the Commissioner of Social Security regarding such program; (2) assesses the effectiveness of the activities carried out under such program; and (3) recommends such legislative or administrative changes as the Comptroller General determines are appropriate to improve the effectiveness of such program. SEC. 407. REAUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN WORK INCENTIVES PROGRAMS. (a) BENEFITS PLANNING, ASSISTANCE, AND OUTREACH.—Section 1149(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–20(d)) is amended by striking ‘‘2004’’ and inserting ‘‘2009’’. (b) PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY.—Section 1150(h) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–21(h)) is amended by striking ‘‘2004’’ and inserting ‘‘2009’’. Subtitle B—Miscellaneous Amendments SEC. 411. ELIMINATION OF TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT IN REMAND CASES FULLY FAVORABLE TO THE CLAIMANT. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 205(g) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405(g)) is amended in the sixth sentence by striking ‘‘and a transcript’’ and inserting ‘‘and, in any case in which the Commissioner has not made a decision fully favorable to the indi vidual, a transcript’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to final determinations issued (upon remand) on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 412. NONPAYMENT OF BENEFITS UPON REMOVAL FROM THE UNITED STATES. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 202(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(n)) is amended— Applicability. 42 USC 405 note. Deadline. 42 USC 1320b–19 note. 42 USC 1320b–19 note.
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