SSA uses the information on Form
SSA-721 to make timely and accurate decisions based on the report
of death including: 1) to prove the death of an insured individual,
2) to learn of the death of a beneficiary whose benefits should
terminate, and 3) to determine who is eligible for the Lump-Sum
Death Payment (LSDP) or may be eligible for benefits. The
respondents are funeral directors who handled death arrangements
for the insured individuals.
US Code:
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USC 402 Name of Law: Social Security Act
The decrease in the number of
respondents (and therefore burden hours) is attributed to the
increased use of the automated Electronic Death Registry
instead.
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.