The Social Security Act states those
individuals who are dissatisfied with the results of an initial
determination regarding their Title II disability; Tile XVI
disability (SSI); Title VIII (Special Veterans benefits); or Title
XVIII (Medicare benefits), can request a reconsideration hearing.
Individuals use Form SSA-561-U2; the associated MCS or SSI Claims
System interview; or the Internet application (i561) to initiate a
request for reconsideration of a denied claim. SSA uses the
information to document the request and to determine an
individual’s eligibility or entitlement to Social Security benefits
(Title II); SSI payments (Title XVI); Special Veterans Benefits
(Title VIII); Medicare (Title XVIII); and for initial
determinations regarding Medicare Part B income-related premium
subsidy reductions. The respondents are applicants, claimants,
beneficiaries, or recipients filing for reconsideration of an
initial determination.
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.