Federal Register #SSA-2026-0529

SSA Request for Public Comment on Proposed Information Collection Activities

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking public comment on its proposed revisions and extensions to existing information collection activities. - Government Buyer: - Social Security Administration (SSA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - SSA requests feedback on information collection activities related to: - Appeals (Form HA520/i520) - Applications for benefits under international agreements (Form SSA2528IT) - Medicare Part D subsidies - Reduced widow(er) benefits (Form SSA4111) - Employer reports for disability determination (Form SSA3385) - Customer experience feedback collections - No physical products or IT solutions are being procured. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - SSA seeks input on: - Accuracy of burden estimates - Necessity and utility of the information collected - Ways to minimize respondent burden, including use of technology - Collections are voluntary, low-burden, and noncontroversial - Targeted at individuals, households, businesses, organizations, and government entities - Privacy safeguards are in place - This is a request for public input, not a solicitation for goods or services.

Description

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is proposing a new information collection request as part of its agency information collection activities. This notice invites public comments on the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate, the need for the information, its practical utility, and ways to enhance its quality and minimize respondent burden. The collections include revisions and extensions of existing OMB-approved information collections related to SSA programs such as appeals, benefits applications, and customer experience improvements. Comments are invited until August 26, 2026.

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