When SSA denies applicants' or
beneficiaries' requests for new or continuing benefits, those
applicants or beneficiaries are entitled to request a hearing to
appeal the decision. To request a hearing, individuals use Form
HA501, the associated Modernized Claims System (MCS) or Modernized
Supplemental Security Income Claims System (MSSICS) interview, or
the Internet application (i501). SSA uses the information to
determine if the individual filed the request within the prescribed
time; is the proper party; and has taken the steps necessary to
obtain the right to a hearing. SSA also uses the information to
determine the individual's reason(s) for disagreeing with SSA's
prior determinations in the case; if the individual has additional
evidence to submit; if the individual wants an oral hearing or a
decision on-the-record; and whether the individual has (or wants to
appoint) a representative. The respondents are Social Security
benefit applicants and recipients who want to appeal SSA's denial
of their request for new or continued benefits and Medicare Part B
recipients who must pay the Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly
Adjustment Amount.
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.