Disability Report-Appeal

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SSA-3441 Disability Report-Appeal - SSA-3441 (Paper Version) Form and Instruction	Modified
Supporting Statement - 0144.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-12-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43698	Disability Report-Appeal - SSA-3441 (Paper Version) Form and Instruction	Modified
243687	Disability Report--Appeal (Internet Version) - Representative Payees Other-Internet Screens	New
243684	Disability Report--Appeal (EDCS) - Represetative Payees Other-Intranet Screens	New
180152	Disability Report--Appeal (Internet Version) - Individual Respondents Other-Internet Screens	Modified
180151	Disability Report--Appeal (EDCS) - Individual Respondents Other-Internal Screens	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0144	ICR Reference No: 202009-0960-009
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201906-0960-012
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Disability Report-Appeal
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/09/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	1,069,061	1,526,105
Time Burden (Hours)	584,756	847,946
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: SSA requires disability claimants who are appealing an unfavorable disability determination to complete the SSA–3441–BK, the associated Electronic Disability Collect System (EDCS) interview either via telephone or in person, or the Internet application, i3441. This form allows claimants to disclose any changes to their disability or resources that might influence SSA's unfavorable determination. We may use the information to: (1) reconsider and review an initial disability determination; (2) review a continuing disability; and (3) evaluate a request for a hearing. This information assists the State Disability Determination Services and administrative law judges (ALJ) in preparing for the appeals and hearings, and issuing a determination or decision on an individual's entitlement (initial or continuing) to disability benefits. Respondents are individuals who appeal denial, reduction, or cessation of Social Security disability income Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, or who are requesting a hearing before an ALJ.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 1383 Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 423 Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: Social Security Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 63630	10/08/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 79064	12/08/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Disability Report--Appeal (EDCS) - Individual Respondents
Disability Report-Appeal - SSA-3441 (Paper Version)	SSA-3441	Disability Report--Appeal
Disability Report--Appeal (Internet Version) - Individual Respondents
Disability Report--Appeal (EDCS) - Represetative Payees
Disability Report--Appeal (Internet Version) - Representative Payees

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,069,061	1,526,105	0	0	-457,044	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	584,756	847,946	0	0	-263,190	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: When we last cleared this collection, we showed a burden of 847,946 hours. However, we are currently reporting a burden of 584,756 hours. This change stems from decrease in the number of responses from 1,526,105 to 1,069,061. There is no change to the burden time per response. Although the number of responses changed, SSA did not take any actions to cause this change. These figures represent current management information data.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,926,717

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/09/2020

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