Disability Report-Appeal

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SSA-3441-BK Disability Report-Appeal - SSA-3441-BK (Paper Version) Form and Instruction	Modified
0144 Non-Substantive Change (revised).docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2016-03-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43698	Disability Report-Appeal - SSA-3441-BK (Paper Version) Form and Instruction	Modified
180152	Disability Report--Appeal (Internet Version) Other-Internet Screens	Unchanged
180151	Disability Report--Appeal (EDCS) Other-Internal Screens	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0144	ICR Reference No: 201603-0960-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201404-0960-014
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Disability Report-Appeal
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/25/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/16/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2017	10/31/2017	10/31/2017
Responses	1,526,105	0	1,526,105
Time Burden (Hours)	847,946	0	847,946
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	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. This is a non-substantive Change Request to make Form SSA-3441 a fillable, printable form.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 423 Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: Social Security Act
   US Code: 42 USC 1383 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:
	79 FR 26798	05/09/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 46293	08/07/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Disability Report--Appeal (EDCS)
Disability Report-Appeal - SSA-3441-BK (Paper Version)	SSA-3441-BK	Disability Report--Appeal
Disability Report--Appeal (Internet Version)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	1,526,105	1,526,105	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	847,946	847,946	0	0	0	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: Overall, the burden for this collection has increased since the last clearance cycle. These updated figures, represent a decrease in the paper and EDCS versions of the form, but an increase in completion of the i3441. Since the regulatory requirements we published on March 16, 2012 (77 FR 13968), SSA requires representatives, who request and are eligible for direct fee payment, to electronically file the reconsideration or hearing appeal along with the i3441 on medically denied Title II and Title XVI disability or blindness claims. Implementation of this regulation increased claimant compliance with the agency requirement to complete this information collection when appealing a disability determination. This is the first service required under the regulations we published on September 12, 2011 (76 FR 56107), Requiring Use of Electronic Services by Certain Claimant Representatives. We expect this trend will continue as more people use the easier information technology methods and because of the mandate requiring representative requesting direct fee payment to conduct business with us electronically at the times and in the manner we prescribe.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $53,870

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

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? Uncollected

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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: 03/16/2016

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