In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2026
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2024
275,000
0
275,000
24,292
0
24,292
0
0
0
SSA uses the information we collect on Form SSA-4588, and its electronic application, SSA-4589, to update individualsâ Social Security records to reflect payments made on their overpayments. In addition, SSA uses this information to process payments through the appropriate credit card company. SSA provides a copy of the SSA-4588 when we inform an individual that we detected an overpayment. Individuals may choose to make a one-time payment, or recurring monthly payments, when they complete and submit the SSA-4588. When individuals choose to telephone the Program Service Centers (PSC) to make a one-time payment in lieu of completing Form SSA-4588, an SSA debtor contact representative completes the SSA-4589 electronic Intranet application. SSA employees, who take the telephone calls from individuals making a one-time credit card payment, enter credit card information directly into an electronic intranet application. Individuals wishing to establish recurring monthly payments must still complete the SSA-4588 paper form due to the original signature requirement. Respondents are Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who have outstanding overpayments.
US Code:
42 USC 405
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 1383
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.