Federal Register #SSA-2026-0958

SSA Requests Public Comment on Administrative Information Collections

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking public comment on its ongoing information collection activities required for program administration and compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. - Government Buyer: - Social Security Administration (SSA) - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of information via various administrative forms and processes, including: - Appeals Council review requests (Form HA520/i520) - Applications for benefits under the Italy-U.S. International Social Security Agreement (Form SSA2528IT) - Administrative review hearings for Medicare Part D subsidies - Certificate of election for reduced widow(er)'s and surviving divorced spouses benefits (Form SSA4111) - Employer reports for disability determination (Form SSA3385) - Customer experience feedback collection - Statement of income and resources for SSI eligibility (Form SSA8010BK) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are involved; these are administrative forms and processes - SSA requests feedback on the accuracy, utility, and burden of these collections - Collections are voluntary, low-burden, and targeted to individuals, households, businesses, organizations, and government entities involved in SSA programs - Estimated respondent numbers, burden hours, and theoretical costs are provided for each collection

Description

This notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) invites public comment on various information collection activities. It includes revisions of OMB-approved information collections related to SSA programs such as appeals, benefits applications, Medicare Part D subsidies, and customer experience improvements. The notice details the purpose of each collection, the respondents involved, and the estimated burden and costs. The SSA seeks comments on the accuracy, utility, and ways to minimize respondent burden for these collections.

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