Supplemental Security Income Simplification Process Phase I (iSSI)
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
08/27/2024
table that charts list comparision
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
7,489,291
0
5,079,450
0
0
0
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is embarking on a multi-phase effort to simplify the application process for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients.
The SSI program legally requires SSA to request extensive amounts of information from SSI applicants to make accurate eligibility and payment determinations. This is because the SSI program is, by statute, intended to provide assistance based on the current needs of a specific individual, with eligibility and payment amounts frequently fluctuating. Accordingly, it takes a significant number of questions to accurately identify an applicantâs situation and needs. The framework of the SSI program will not change regardless of the type of application claimants must complete. However, we recognize that the current process is burdensome and challenging for the public, and we are doing what we can to reduce this burden and improve access to SSI.
As part of this effort, our goal is to develop a fully online, simplified SSI application process. For this first phase of the SSI Simplification effort, we are submitting an expansion to the iClaim Internet SSI application (iSSI) to: expand the population of individuals who can file for SSI online; add basic eligibility questions regarding SSI (i.e., information about their income, resources, and present living situation for one month only); and limit the development that technicians need to complete
iSSI relates to three existing OMB-approved ICRs: 0960-0618, Application for Social Security Benefits (Specifically the Social Insurance Disability (DIB) SSA-16); 0960-0229 (SSA-8000, Application for Supplemental Security Income); and 0960-0444 (SSA 8001, Application for Supplemental Security Income (Deferred or Abbreviated).
The new SSI Simplification Phase 1 pathway, as described above, will expand to US residents and some non-U.S. citizens and add the new streamlined SSI questions to avoid collecting unnecessary information or contacting responders for additional information.
Respondents are individuals who are applying for SSI using one of the above-mentioned modalities for the SSI application, or the third parties who aid these individuals in applying for SSI.
US Code:
42 USC 402
Name of Law: The Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 1383
Name of Law: The Social Security Act
We expect this new Information Collection to decrease the overall public reporting burden for the SSA-8001 and SSA-8000 information collections. Under our current collections for 0960-0229 and 0960-0444, we estimate a total burden for all SSI applications of 1,281,765; however, utilizing the new iSSI screens, we expect the total burden to decrease to 648,052. In addition, we also note a decrease in the total burden for 0960-0618 from 3,027,018 to 1,443,157, which reflects an overall decrease in use of the paper applications as shown in our current MI data, as well as an increase in the use of iClaim and decrease in the use of the paper or personal interview processes. Therefore, we expect a total overall decrease from the current 4,308,783 burden hours to 2,091,209. See the chart above, and #12 of the Supporting Statement for updated burden figures.
As noted in #12 of the Supporting Statement, upon OMB approval of this Information Collection, we will update the burden figures in the associated information collections under 0960-0229 and 0960-0444, to reflect these revised burdens. We will also update 0960-0618 to include the new iSSI screens for iClaim.
* Note: The total burden reflected in ROCIS is 5,079,450, while the burden cited in #12 of the Supporting Statement is 2,091,209. 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 + learning costs. In contrast, the chart in #12 of the Supporting Statement reflects actual burden.
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.
0960-0444 - SSA-8001 Internet Claim Systems (iSSI) - Third Party