SSA uses Form SSA-4178 to determine if
unrelated individuals of the opposite sex who live together are
misrepresenting themselves as husband and wife. SSA needs this
information to determine whether we are making correct payments to
couples and individuals applying for or currently receiving
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. The respondents are
applicants for and recipients of SSI payments.
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USC 1383 Name of Law: Social Security Act
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.