SSA sends Form SSA-104 to Social Security benefits recipients with a Consultative Examination (CE) appointment notice. To receive reimbursement for their travel expenses to the CE, recipients must: (1) submit an itemized list of expenditures for their round trip and (2) complete, sign, and return the SSA-104 to SSA. SSA collects this information to determine the amount of reimbursement. Respondents are applicants for disability claims applying for reimbursement of travel expenses to a CE.
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.