SSA considers a person's resources when evaluating eligibility for SSI payments and generally we consider funds in checking and savings accounts to be resources owned by the individuals whose names appear on the account. SSA uses Form SSA-2574 to collect information from SSI applicants/recipients who object to our assumption they own all or part of the funds in accounts bearing their names. Information about the account is collected from both the SSI applicant/recipient and any other account holder(s) listed on the account. These statements regarding ownership are required to determine whether the account is a resource of the SSI claimant. Respondents are applicants and recipients of SSI and individuals who are joint owners of financial accounts with SSI applicants/recipients.
US Code:
42 USC 1382
Name of Law: The Public Health and Welfare
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.