We are making several minor changes to screens from the Internet Social Security Benefits Application, also known as iClaims. These changes are designed to 1) simplify some questions and 2) ensure that applicants fully understand the implications of their selections. Please see attached explanation of non-substantive changes ("Supporting Statement/Other" page) and revised screen shots (supplementary document).
US Code:
42 USC 402
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 423
Name of Law: Social Security Act
Burden Increases are due to 1) increased use (adjustments) and 2) re-adjustment of the number of respondents, which was accidentally under-estimated in the last ICR.
Burden Decreases are due to 1) decreased use of certain collections in the ICR and 2) reduced burden time for the ISBA collection.
$3,372,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Elizabeth Davidson 411-965-0454 liz.davidson@ssa.gov
No
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.