The MHTS is a randomized study designed to test the degree to which eliminating programmatic work disincentives, establishing an accurate diagnosis and delivering appropriate mental health and supported employment will lead to improved functioning and competitive employment among SSDI beneficiaries with a primary impairment of schizophrenia or affective disorder. Study outcomes will assess the impact and effectiveness of the intervention and enable SSA to further develop ways to improve service to beneficiaries.
We modified the burden estimates due to a) reduction in the final sample size and b) revised hours per response. We reduced the final sample size from 3,000 to 2,238, and modified the hours per response to reflect actual averages. Therefore, we reduced the total burden hours by approximately 29%.
We have modified the estimate costs of data collection efforts due to the reduction in the sample size. This resulted in a change in costs for direct data collection in years 2, 3, and 4.
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.