SSA uses the information collected on
Form SSA454BK to determine whether an individual who receives
Social Security disability benefits continues to be disabled. The
SSA454BK updates the record of the disabled individual, providing
information on recent medical treatment, vocational and education
experience, work activity, and evaluations of potential for work
for adults. It also collects information on ability of Title XVI
children to function without marked and severe limitation. On the
basis of the responses provided, SSA obtains medical and other
evidence in order to make a determination whether disability, as
defined by the Social Security Act, continues or has ended, and, if
so, when the disability ended. A continuing disability review (CDR)
is typically done when a disabled individuals medical
reexamination diary matures, or when medical improvement is
reported. The number of CDRs done each fiscal year depends on the
number of maturing diaries, reports of medical improvement and SSA
budget constraints. The respondents are recipients of benefits
based on disability under Title II and/or Title XVI of the Social
Security Act.
Due to fewer CDRs being
processed (as shown by the data listed in #12 of the Supporting
Statement), the burden has decreased since OMBs previous approval
of this information collection due to budgetary constraints.
$4,290,044
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
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.