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OMB Control No:
0960-0801
ICR Reference No:
202105-0960-007
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201805-0960-011
Agency/Subagency:
SSA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Authorization for the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information
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:
07/20/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/30/2021
Terms of Clearance:
The agency made minor modifications to the supporting statement to explain differences between the various authorization forms the agency uses to collect information about claimants.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
07/31/2026
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2023
Responses
200,461
0
163,445
Time Burden (Hours)
16,706
0
13,621
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
SSA uses Form SSA-8510 to contact a public or private custodian of records on behalf of an applicant or recipient of an SSA program to request evidence information, which may support a benefit application or payment continuation. We ask for evidence information such as the following: • Age requirements (e.g. birth certificate, court documents) • Insured status (e.g. earnings, employer verification) • Marriage or divorce information • Pension offsets • Wages verification • Annuities • Property information • Benefit verification from a State agency or third party • Immigration status (rare instances) • Income verification from public agencies or private individuals • Unemployment benefits • Insurance policies If the custodian requires a signed authorization from the individual(s) whose information SSA requests, SSA may provide the custodian with a copy of the SSA-8510. Once the respondent completes the SSA-8510, either using the paper form, or using the Personal Information Authorization Intranet version, SSA uses the form as the authorization to obtain personal information regarding the respondent from third parties until the authorizing person (respondent) revokes the permission of its usage. The collection is voluntary; however, failure to verify the individuals’ eligibility can prevent SSA from making an accurate and timely decision for their benefits. The respondents are individuals who may file for, or currently receive, Social Security benefits, SSI payments, or Medicare Part D subsidies.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 1383
Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code:
42 USC 405
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:
86 FR 40221
07/27/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 54007
09/29/2021
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
SSA-8510 – Medicare Subsidy Quality Review (paper version)
SSA-8510
Authorization for the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information
SSA-8510 – Title II and Title XVI general evidence (Personal Information Authorization - Intranet Screens)
SSA-8510 – Title II and Title XVI general evidence (paper version)
SSA-8510
Authorization for the Social Security Administration to Obtain Personal Information
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
200,461
163,445
0
0
37,016
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
16,706
13,621
0
0
3,085
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:
When we last cleared this IC in 2018, the burden was 13,621 hours. However, we are currently reporting a burden of 16,706 hours. This change stems from an increase in the number of responses from 163,445 to 200,461. There is no change to the burden time per response. Although the number of responses changed, SSA did not take any actions to cause this change. These figures represent current Management Information data.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$430,697
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:
09/30/2021
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