The SSI program provides aged, blind,
and disabled individuals who have little or no income with funds
for food, clothing, and shelter. Individuals either complete Form
SSA-8000-BK using the paper form, or via personal interview with a
claims representative using the electronic Modernized SSI Claims
System (MSSICS) to apply for SSI. SSA uses the information gathered
from the SSA 8000-BK to: (1) determine whether claimants meet all
statutory and regulatory requirements for SSI eligibility; and (2)
calculate SSI payment amounts. The respondents are SSI applicants
or their representative payees.
US Code:
42
USC 1383 Name of Law: Social Security Act
There was an increase in the
number of respondents to the information collection report
resulting in an increase of the total annual burden hours. Our new
burden is based on the current MI data.
$352,856
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Faye Lipsky 410 965-8783
faye.lipsky@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.