Title II of the Social Security Act provides for payment of monthly benefits to the children of an insured retired, disabled or deceased worker, if certain conditions are met. The form SSA-4-BK is used by SSA to collect information needed to determine whether the child or children are entitled to benefits. The respondents are children of the worker individuals who complete this form on their behalf.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.