No
material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved
collection
No
Regular
12/05/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2027
03/31/2027
4,565
4,565
3,921
3,921
0
0
The Beyond Benefits Study (BBS) is
designed to provide SSA with information regarding the needs of
individuals who have exited or are likely to exit the Social
Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. The BBS will provide
SSA with a clearer understanding of the challenges and needs of the
target population as individuals leave the safety net and security
of disability benefits and attempt to return to work. The study
will focus on services, medical, and employment needs and data will
be collected utilizing a survey, interviews, and focus groups. The
study will include a Motivational Interviewing Pilot Test with
motivational interviewers who will conduct six sessions and then
the interviewers will participate in a follow-up focus group. SSA
will use the findings from the BBS to identify potential
interventions and policies to help individuals achieve sustainable,
substantial work leading to self-sufficiency. We are submitting
this nonsubstantive change request to switch the format of the
collection from focus groups to interviews.
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.