Form SSA-4178 provides a nationally
uniform vehicle for collection of information to determine for
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) purposes whether unrelated
individuals of the opposite sex who live together are holding
themselves out to the public as husband and wife. The information
is necessary to determine whether correct payment is being made to
SSI couples and individuals. The respondents are applicants for,
and recipients of, SSI benefits.
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.