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ESA Disability Determination Services

Disability
Determination What We Do
Services
The Disability Determination Services - DDS is an agency of the State of
About Disability Washington. Under Social Security regulations, the DDS disability
Determination specialists, sta! physicians, and psychologists determine eligibility of
Services Washington applicants for three disability programs:

Disability Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI

Determination Supplemental Security Income - SSI
Services Medical
Provider Non-Grant Medical Assistance - NGMA
Information
The Washington DDS has three branch o!ices located in Olympia,
Disability Federal Way and Spokane to serve disability applicants of Washington
Determination state. The DDS employs about 250 people and receives nearly 1700 new
Services O!ices claims each week. The following claims are processed in the
Disability
Washington DDS:
Determination Initial Applications
Services Process
Reconsiderations - 1st appeal of denial
Review
Continuing Disability Reviews - periodic reviews to determine if
Disability
those who are on benefits still qualify.
Determination
Services Reporting Disability Hearings - face to face informal hearing as part of the
Fraud appeal of Continuing Disability Review cessation.
DSHS Non-Grant Medical Assistance
Division of Child
Support
How Do I Apply?
 Call 1-800-772-1213 or visit www.ssa.gov/disability or find a social security
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