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The Social Security Administration (SSA) published a notice about its ongoing efforts to improve how people can submit information electronically. This includes the nationwide rollout of a new tool called eSignature/Upload Documents, allowing individuals to submit forms and evidence online securely. This tool helps reduce the reliance on paper submissions and complies with an executive order for improving online government services. Additionally, SSA requests public feedback on the proposed changes to these information collection processes.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is planning to implement an information exchange system with Equifax, a payroll data provider. This system aims to improve the administration of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by automatically receiving wage and employment data. This data will help ensure accurate benefit payments and prevent errors or delays. The SSA is seeking comments from the public on the specifics of this proposed system by February 18, 2021.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is inviting comments on certain information collection activities that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The agency provides details about these activities, including the need for them, their practical applications, and ways to improve their quality and reduce the burden on those who need to provide information. The document outlines specific types of information collections pending clearance, such as verifying religious group exemptions from taxes, claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, and applications for Medicare subsidies. The SSA emphasizes the importance of feedback and sets deadlines for public comments.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a new emergency information collection tool called the Security Authentication PIN (SAP) to strengthen security measures during phone interactions. This tool will help verify user identities for certain services like direct deposit changes and flagged claims, reducing fraud risk. The process involves generating a unique PIN through a mySocial Security account and sharing it with a technician when making requests over the phone. While mandatory under the emergency rule, people can still visit local offices to verify their identity in person if they prefer not to use the SAP system.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a request for public comments on the collection of information it conducts. This is part of a requirement to renew the approval for using various forms, such as the Integrated Registration Services System, which helps verify identities for secure communication. Another form described is the Notification of a Social Security Number to Employers, which assists in ensuring employers have accurate information for wage reporting. The SSA seeks feedback on how to improve these procedures and reduce the burden on respondents.

The Social Security Administration has issued a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) extending the flexibility in evaluating the "close proximity of time" standard for musculoskeletal disorder listings until May 11, 2029. This extension allows the administration more time to study healthcare practices and access, especially given the increased use of telehealth services after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The rule aims to accommodate the ongoing changes in healthcare access and provision by allowing more time for individuals to meet the required medical listing criteria for disability claims. The public is invited to submit comments on this rule by March 18, 2025.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a notice of information collection activities that require clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice invites public comments on various aspects of the proposed data collections, including their accuracy and utility, and seeks ways to minimize the reporting burden on respondents. Among the projects detailed are the RETAIN demonstration, focused on improving employment retention for individuals with work disabilities, and the introduction of new systems for scheduling SSA appointments. SSA also outlines plans for surveys and interviews to gather data for its assessments and stresses the need for public feedback by March 8, 2021.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is asking for public feedback on its information collection processes that require approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They are seeking comments on aspects like the accuracy of their burden estimates, the necessity of the information, and ways to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents. The listed information collections include forms and procedures related to Social Security disability claims and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which are used to assess claimant eligibility and manage the application process. Comments on these collections should be submitted by specific dates to be considered.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a modification to its system of records for Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and Applications. This change includes updates to record-keeping practices, incorporating gender-inclusive language, and clarifying the system's use in a cloud-based environment. It includes new protocols for security, retention, and the sharing of information with other federal and state agencies. Public comments are invited by January 30, 2025, for any routine use concerns, and the details are documented in the Federal Register.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is launching the Youth Transition Exploration Demonstration (YTED) project to help young people with disabilities better transition into the workforce. This project will offer enhanced counseling and job training services to eligible participants and involves a study to test the effectiveness of these services. Participants, who are recruited from specific counties in Pennsylvania, will be divided into a treatment group receiving the new services and a control group receiving standard services. The SSA will make certain rule adjustments for participants in the treatment group, such as not reducing SSI payments based on their earnings.