Form SSA-770 is used when a claimant
dies before a determination is made on that persons request for
reconsideration on his/her disability cessation. SSA seeks a
qualified substitute party to pursue the appeal. If the qualified
substitute party is located, the SSA 770 is used to collect
information regarding whether to pursue or withdraw the
reconsideration request. The information collected on the SSA-770
forms the basis of the decision to continue or discontinue the
appeals process. Respondents are substitute applicants who are
pursuing a reconsideration request for a deceased
claimant.
Elizabeth Davidson 411-965-0454
liz.davidson@ssa.gov
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:
(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.