SSA uses Form SSA-2574 to collect information about checking or savings accounts from both the SSI applicants and recipients, and any other account holder(s) listed on the account. After receiving the completed form, SSA can determine if we should consider the account as a resource for the SSI applicant or recipient. We use Form SSA-2574 to obtain the information via personal interview, or by mail, from the SSI applicant or recipient and from the joint owner of the account. The respondents may complete the form by themselves or with help from SSA employees. Respondents are SSI applicants and recipients, and individuals who list themselves as joint owners of financial accounts with SSI applicants and recipients.
US Code:
42 USC 1382
Name of Law: Social Security Act
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.