Disability Determination Services Program
Purpose
This program, in accordance with federal law and regulations, determines if Minnesota applicants meet federal criteria for disability cash benefits under the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income programs.
Customers and Services
Primary customers are the approximately 60,000 Minnesota residents, on a yearly basis, who file applications for disability benefits or are reviewed for continuing eligibility for payments. Applicants with disabilities who may benefit from rehabilitation services are also referred to the Department of Health's Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs Program.
Measures - Reporting period is federal fiscal year (FFY), October 1 - September 30*
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FFY 2010
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FFY 2011
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FFY 2012
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New determinations reviewed
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59,638
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59,266
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59,938
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Days in decision-making
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76.6
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72
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78.6
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Accuracy of decisions
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98.2%
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94.9%
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95.5%
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Continuing disability workload completion
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109%
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103%
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109%
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*Measures are reported through SSA’s management information system, which operates on FFYs.
Funding Source and Allocation
FFY 2012 funding was $24.337M from federal funds.
Statutory Authority
-- Social Security Act; U.S. Code, Title 42, Chap. 421
Contact Information
Cory Kissell, Public Relations Officer
Phone: 651.259.7778; Fax: 651.259.7884; TTY: 651.297.4045
This information current as of December 2012.