REQUIREMENT FOR MEDICAL REVIEW.

SEC. 832. REQUIREMENT FOR MEDICAL REVIEW.(a) In General.—Section 221(h) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 421(h)) is amended to read as follows:“(h) An initial determination under subsection (a), (c), (g), or (i) shall not be made until the Commissioner of Social Security has made every reasonable effort to ensure—“(1) in any case where there is evidence which indicates the existence of a mental impairment, that a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist has completed the medical portion of the case review and any applicable residual functional capacity assessment; and“(2) in any case where there is evidence which indicates the existence of a physical impairment, that a qualified physician has completed the medical portion of the case review and any applicable residual functional capacity assessment.”.(b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to determinations of disability made on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.