No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/06/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
7,956,950
5,947,974
3,060,501
3,027,018
0
0
Title II of the Social Security Act provides retirement, survivors, and disability benefits to members of the public who meet the required eligibility criteria and file the appropriate application. This collection comprises the various application methods for the retirement, survivors, and disability benefits. These methods include the following modalities: paper forms (Forms SSAâ1, SSAâ2, and SSAâ16), Modernized Claims System (MCS) screens for in-person interview applications, as well as the Internet-based iClaim and iAppointment applications allowing the public to apply electronically. SSA uses the information collected using these modalities to determine: (1) the applicants' eligibility for the above-mentioned Social Security benefits, and (2) the amount of the benefits. The respondents are applicants for retirement, survivors, and disability benefits under Title II of the Act, their representatives, and in some instances, applicants for SSI payments or their representatives who are requesting to file for SSI through iClaim.
We are submitting a Change Request to append the Disability Determination Ready Claim (DDRC) Certification Statement to this information collection in anticipation of respondents using it for the DDRC pilot.
US Code:
42 USC 1395j
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 1395o
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 402
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 423
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 426
Name of Law: Social Security Act
We are adding a new, voluntary, Certification Statement for the use of respondents during the pilot of the new Disability Determination Ready Claim (DDRC). At this time, we expect only respondents for the SSA-16 will, potentially, use the form if they choose to opt for the DDCR processing of their claim. This new Certification Statement will increase the public reporting burden for those who choose to request the new process.
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.
Form SSA-16 Paper Form SSA-16 (Application for Disability Insurance Benefits )
Justification for a Non-Substantive Change - 0618 (DDRC Certification).docx
Internet Social Security Benefits Application (iClaim) - Domestic Applicants First Party (SSA-1)