SECTIONS 402(A)(6), 403(C), AND(J) OF
THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT PROVIDE FOR IMFORMATION REQUIRED TO ENSURE
THAT APPLICANTS OR RECIPIENTS ARE NOT BEING DENIED AFDC, ADULT
ASSISTANCE, OR MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELIGIBLE. THIS
FORM PROVIDES A MORE RELIABLE, COST-EFFECTIVE MECHANISM FOR
ASSESSING THE STATES' PERFORMANCE IN DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF
COVERAGE. ENABLES SSA TO MAKE INCENTIVE PAYMENT TO THOSE STATES THA
QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 403(J)
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.