Internet Benefit Application (iClaims/S-iClaims) 0960-0618

Justification for the Non-Substantive Changes to

Internet Benefit Application (iClaim/ S-iClaim)

OMB No. 0960-0618

Justification:

OMB previously approved the package submitted on 06/01/11. After we received the approval, we noticed that we were using inconsistent language on the Welcome Pages.

We made changes to the Welcome pages to:

• Synchronize the link with the web page title

• Make the language consistent throughout the application

Description of Changes for iClaim

The S-iClaim project requirements involve slight language modifications to the English screens. These language changes accommodate:

• Language link changes on Welcome screens

Specific Changes for iClaim

1. Introductory Language changed on the Disability Welcome Page.

   1. Former Language: “This is only one of several steps in the process to apply online for disability benefits. If this is the first time you are learning about this process please go to the <applying online for disability benefits page LINK> to review all the steps you need to complete your application.

   2. New Language: “This is only one of several steps in the process to apply online for disability benefits. If this is the first time you are learning about this process please go to < Apply Online For Disability Benefits LINK> to review all the steps you need to complete your application.”

2. Language in paragraph above the Myself and Someone Else Links updated.

   1. Former Language: "Gather the necessary documents you need to complete the application online for:”

   2. New Language: “Find information and necessary documents you need to complete the application online for:”