This request is
not approved. First, there have been recent changes to the SSI
population which would affect the validity of the survey results.
Second, it is questionable whether the proposed study is necessary
since there is other information available on this subject, such as
the Section 1619 study which has recently been conducted. Finally,
the proposed survey also contains many subjective questions which
rely on the interviewee's self-assessment of his condition. The
validity of the answers to these questions is questionable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1986
09/30/1986
09/30/1986
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THIS PROJECT IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE
NATIONAL ESTIMATES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
RECIPIENTS AND AGED INDIVIDUALS IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES, INSTITUTIONS
AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES FOR S PROGRAM PLANNING AND
EVALUATION PURPOSES. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSIST OF A RANDOMLY
SELECTED GROUP OF SSI RECIPIENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF INSITUTIONS
IN WHICH SSI RECIPIENTS RESIDE.
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.