An individual applying to be a
representative payee for a Social Security beneficiary or SSI
recipient must first complete Form SSA-11-BK. SSA obtains
information from applicant payees regarding their relationship to
the beneficiary, personal qualifications, concerns for the
beneficiary's well-being, and intended use of benefits if appointed
as payee. The respondents are individuals, private sector
businesses and institutions, and State and local government
institutions and agencies applying to become representative payees.
Non-Substantive changes are being made to update the form with
current needs-based assistance programs as well as to adopt new
policy. In addition, the RPS screens were redesigned, but request
no new information.
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.