SSA uses the form SSA-8240 to collect authorization from the public to obtain their wage and employment information from payroll data providers to determine program eligibility and payment amounts. This collection is voluntary, however, failure to provide authorization may prevent SSA from making accurate and timely eligibility determinations and payments. We will request authorization on an as needed basis during contact with the individual including: (a) SSDI and SSI initial claims, (b) SSI redeterminations, and (c) SSDI Work Continuing Disability Reviews.
The respondents are individuals who file for, or are currently receiving, SSDI or SSI payments, and any person whose income and resources SSA counts when determining an individualâs SSI eligibility or payment amount.
When we last cleared this IC in 2017, the burden was 168,805 hours. However, we are currently reporting a burden of 147,026 hours. This decrease stems from a change in the number of responses. Although the number of responses changed, SSA did not take any actions to cause this change. In 2017, the form and the electronic applications were new collections and our estimates were based on anticipated use. In this current request, we derive our estimate from current management information tracking transactional details. Although we are expanding our use of the authorization collected in this form to non-automated contacts with payroll data providers, we do not believe the additional use will affect the reported burden and costs estimates. Those individuals affected by the change are already using the form to provide authorization, and we do not anticipate adding new categories of applicants or beneficiaries.
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.
Form SSA-8420 SSA-8240 (paper)
Addendum - 0807.docx
Revoking Authorization