Approved for use
through 3/2004 under the condition that SSA immediately submits the
MSSICS print screens for the public record and includes these
screens with the hardcopy forms in subsequent packages for OMB
clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2004
04/30/2004
03/31/2003
1,249,933
0
1,002,773
732,252
0
422,835
0
0
0
The information collected using Form
SSA-8000-BK is needed and used to determine eligibility for
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the amount of benefits
payable. The respondents are applicants for SSI payments.
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.