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OMB Control No:
0960-0269
ICR Reference No:
201910-0960-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201907-0960-003
Agency/Subagency:
SSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Request for Hearing By Administrative Law Judge
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
04/18/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/11/2019
Terms of Clearance:
The agency made modifications to the Supporting Statement to provide additional clarity and to update burden estimations. The agency made modifications to the instructions (iClaims terms of service and paper forms) to provide improved guidance to respondents. Following the approval of this ICR, the agency will continue to consult with OMB about additional improvements to the instruments to improve burden reduction on this information collection, including identifying opportunities for funding requests related to improving the instruments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2025
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2022
Responses
663,643
0
669,469
Time Burden (Hours)
56,164
0
56,702
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
When SSA denies applicants’, claimants’, or beneficiaries’ requests for new or continuing disability benefits or payments, the Act entitles those applicants, claimants, or beneficiaries to request a hearing to appeal the decision. To request a hearing, individuals complete Form HA-501; the associated Modernized Claims System (MCS) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Claims System interview; or the Internet application (i501). SSA uses the information to determine if the individual: (1) filed the request within the prescribed time; (2) is the proper party; and (3) took the steps necessary to obtain the right to a hearing. SSA also uses the information to determine: (1) the individual’s reason(s) for disagreeing with SSA’s prior determinations in the case; (2) if the individual has additional evidence to submit; (3) if the individual wants an oral hearing or a decision on the record; and (4) whether the individual has (or wants to appoint) a representative. The respondents are Social Security disability applicants and recipients who want to appeal SSA’s denial of their request for new or continued benefits for disability and non-medical hearing requests; and Medicare Part B recipients who must pay the Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 1383
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 1395ff
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 1320c-4
Name of Law: Social Security Act
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 173 1350 & 931
Name of Law: Medicare Modernization Act of 2003
PL:
Pub.L. 103 - 296 105(a)(2)(B)
Name of Law: Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act
US Code:
42 USC 405
Name of Law: Social Security Act
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 169 251 & 809
Name of Law: Foster Care Independence Act of 1999
US Code:
42 USC 1395r
Name of Law: Social Security Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 31972
07/03/2019
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 48694
09/16/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Request for Hearing By Administrative Law Judge--Internet Version (i501)
Request for Hearing By Administrative Law Judge--Paper/MCS/MSSICS Versions
HA-501
Request for Hearing By Administrative Law Judge
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
663,643
669,469
0
0
-5,826
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
56,164
56,702
0
0
-538
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The decrease in burden hours is because there are fewer claimants and beneficiaries filing hearing requests. We based our burden information on current management information data. There is no change in our average burden time per response. Although the number of responses changed, SSA did not take any actions to cause this change.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$55,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Faye Lipsky 410 965-8783 faye.lipsky@ssa.gov
Common Form ICR:
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:
(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:
10/11/2019
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