Clearance of Information Collections Conducted by State Disability Determination Services on Behalf of SSA

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
CE Source Credentialing Information (Subset of "CE Sample Forms") Form and Instruction	New
0960-0555 supporting statement.doc Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
9480	Medical Evidence from CE Providers (Paper Forms; subset of "CE Forms Samples" category) Other-Samples of DDS CE Forms	Modified
179046	CE Source Credentialing Information (Subset of "CE Sample Forms") Form and Instruction	New
179022	ERE transmission of MER forms (subset of "MER Samples" category) Other-ERE Transmission of "MER Samples" Category	New
179021	Connect Direct Transmission of MER Information (subset of "MER Samples" category) Other-Sample MER Information (same as previous IC, submitted thr	New
179020	MER Paper Submissions (subset of "MER Samples") category Other-Sample of MER forms	New
179019	Claimants re Report to Medical Provider (subset of "CE Forms Samples" category) Other-Sample of state DDS Claimant Report Letter/Form	New
179018	CE Claimant/Appointment Letter Information (subset of "CE Forms Samples" category) Other-Sample of Appointment Letter Included	New
179017	Medical Evidence from CE Providers (Electronic Transmission through ERE; subset of "CE Forms Samples" category) Other-Sample of types of information sent through ERE; electroni	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0555	ICR Reference No: 200703-0960-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200402-0960-008
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Clearance of Information Collections Conducted by State Disability Determination Services on Behalf of SSA
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/22/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/19/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB approves this collection request consistent with the answers provided by SSA on 5/14/07 and 5/22/07.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2007
Responses	6,553,000	0	12,011,787
Time Burden (Hours)	1,553,560	0	3,300,197
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collections are conducted in support of SSA's disability programs. The consultative exam (CE) report medical evidence of record and pain report are used in the determination of disability. The information collected from potential CE providers is used to verify the providers' credentials and licenses. The information collected from claimants is used to obtain release of medical information and to confirm scheduled CE appointments. The respondents are medical provider and claimants for disability.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 423 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 1382c Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 1383 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 421 Name of Law: null
  

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:
	72 FR 357	01/04/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 12244	03/15/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Connect Direct Transmission of MER Information (subset of "MER Samples" category)
Medical Evidence from CE Providers (Electronic Transmission through ERE; subset of "CE Forms Samples" category)
ERE transmission of MER forms (subset of "MER Samples" category)
CE Source Credentialing Information (Subset of "CE Sample Forms")	N/A	Sample CE Forms
CE Claimant/Appointment Letter Information (subset of "CE Forms Samples" category)
Medical Evidence from CE Providers (Paper Forms; subset of "CE Forms Samples" category)
Claimants re Report to Medical Provider (subset of "CE Forms Samples" category)
MER Paper Submissions (subset of "MER Samples") category

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ICR Summary 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	6,553,000	12,011,787	0	-5,458,787	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,553,560	3,300,197	0	-1,746,637	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: The overall total burden for this collection has been reduced by 1,747,387 hours. This reduction is due to: 1) the elimination of pain symptom information, which is now collected by other SSA forms 2) the introduction of new electronic methods of submission which reduce response time.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $436,000,000

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 03/19/2007

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