SSA Beyond Benefits Study (BBS) Data Collection

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
BBS Justification for a Non-Substantive Change.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-11-19
Supporting Statement B - 0960-NEW [Beyond Benefits Study (BBS)] (Final).docx Supporting Statement B	2024-02-20
Supporting Statement A - 0960-NEW [Beyond Benefits Study (BBS)] (Final).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-02-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
265151	MI Pilot (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions) Other-Exiter MI Pilot Letter and Consent.pdf	Unchanged
265150	Survey (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions) Other- Pre-collection instrument	Unchanged
265149	In-depth interviews with state and agency leadership (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions) Other-State Agency Leadership IDI Letter and Consent	Unchanged
265148	Focus group with motivational interviewer practitioners (icl. informed consent) Other-MI Practitioner Focus Group Consent	Unchanged
265147	Focus group with service providers (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions) Other-Service Providers Focus Group Protocol.	Unchanged
265146	Focus groups with Exiters and Possible Exiters (icl. informed consent and pre-collections) questions Other-. Possible Exiters Focus Group Protocol.	Unchanged
265145	Interviews with Exiters and Possible Exiters (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions) Other-Possible Exiters In-Depth Interview Protocol	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0836	ICR Reference No: 202411-0960-012
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202311-0960-002
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SSA Beyond Benefits Study (BBS) Data Collection
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/05/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2027	03/31/2027
Responses	4,565	4,565
Time Burden (Hours)	3,921	3,921
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Beyond Benefits Study (BBS) is designed to provide SSA with information regarding the needs of individuals who have exited or are likely to exit the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. The BBS will provide SSA with a clearer understanding of the challenges and needs of the target population as individuals leave the safety net and security of disability benefits and attempt to return to work. The study will focus on services, medical, and employment needs and data will be collected utilizing a survey, interviews, and focus groups. The study will include a Motivational Interviewing Pilot Test with motivational interviewers who will conduct six sessions and then the interviewers will participate in a follow-up focus group. SSA will use the findings from the BBS to identify potential interventions and policies to help individuals achieve sustainable, substantial work leading to self-sufficiency. We are submitting this nonsubstantive change request to switch the format of the collection from focus groups to interviews.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	88 FR 78443	11/15/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 9887	02/12/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Focus group with motivational interviewer practitioners (icl. informed consent)
Focus group with service providers (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions)
Focus groups with Exiters and Possible Exiters (icl. informed consent and pre-collections) questions
In-depth interviews with state and agency leadership (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions)
Interviews with Exiters and Possible Exiters (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions)
MI Pilot (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions)
Survey (icl. informed consent and pre-collection questions)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	4,565	4,565	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,921	3,921	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,748,158

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 12/05/2024

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