Work History Report

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form SSA-3369 Work History Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Form SSA-3369 Work History Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Addendum - 0578.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-12-04	Available
Addendum - 0578.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2020-12-04	Missing upstream
Supporting Statement - 0578 (Final).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-07-24	Available
Supporting Statement - 0578.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2020-12-09	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
9542	Work History Report	Form and Instruction	Modified	Work History Report
9542	Work History Report	Form and Instruction	Modified
9542	Work History Report	Other-Revised PA & PRA Statements	Modified
181136	Work History Report (EDCS)	Other-EDCS	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0578	ICR Reference No: 202009-0960-011
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201701-0960-017
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Work History Report
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/12/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/09/2020
Terms of Clearance: The agency made substantial modifications to the Supporting Statement A to provide greater clarity regarding the operation of the information collection and increased the burden estimate. The agency will continue to engage with OMB regarding further improvements to the questions posed on the information collection in light of feedback received during the 0960-AI83 rulemaking.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2024
Responses	1,591,949	0	1,591,949
Time Burden (Hours)	3,024,703	0	1,591,949
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: SSA asks individuals applying for disability about work they performed in the past. Applicants use Form SSA-3369, Work History Report, to provide SSA with detailed information about applicant’s jobs held prior to becoming unable to work. State Disability Determination Services evaluate the information together with medical evidence, to determine eligibility for disability payments. The respondents are disability applicants and third parties assisting applicants.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 423 Name of Law: Disability Insurance Benefits
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 63630	10/08/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 79064	12/08/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Work History Report	SSA-3369	Work History Report
Work History Report (EDCS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,591,949	1,591,949	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,024,703	1,591,949	0	0	1,432,754	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There are no changes to the public reporting burden. Note: The total burden reflected in ROCIS is 3,024,703, while the burden cited in #12 of the Supporting Statement is 1,591,949. This discrepancy is because the ROCIS burden reflects the following components: field office waiting time + a rough estimate of a 30-minute, one-way, drive burden. In contrast, the chart in #12 of the Supporting Statement reflects actual burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,185,990

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/09/2020

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