The SSA-795 is used to obtain
information from claimants or other persons having knowledge of
facts in connection with claims for Social Security or Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) benefits when there is no standard form which
collects the needed information. The information is used by SSA to
process claims for benefits or for ongoing issues related to the
above programs. The respondents are applicants/ beneficiaries for
Social Security or SSI benefits, or others who are in a position to
provide information pertinent to the claim(s).
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.