Section 1618 of the Social Security
Act contains pass-along provisions of the Social Security
amendments. These provisions require States that supplement the
Federal SSI benefits pass along Federal cost-of-living increases to
individuals who are eligible for State supplementary payments. If a
State fails to keep payments at the required level, it becomes
ineligible for Medicaid reimbursement under Title XIX of the Social
Security Act. The respondents are States that supplement Federal
SSI payments.
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.