Disability Determination Services Program - Annual Program Summary
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 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income programs.
Customers and Services
Primary customers are the approximately 50,000 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 2005 |
FFY 2006 |
FFY 2007 |
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New determinations reviewed |
47,653 |
46,782 |
47,257 |
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Days in decision-making |
90.1 |
94.6 |
86 |
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Accuracy of decisions |
97.5% |
95.4% |
96.5% |
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Continuing disability workload completion |
99.8% |
102.7% |
114.4% |
Funding Source and Allocation
Federal Social Security Administration appropriation for FFY 2007 was $21,327,135.
Statutory Authority
-- Social Security Act; U.S. Code, Title 42, Chapter 421
Contact Information
Cory Kissell, Public Relations Officer
Phone: 651.296.5179; Fax: 651.297.1650;
TTY: 651.297.4045
E-mail:
Cory.Kissell@state.mn.us
Website: www.deed.state.mn.us/dds.htm
This information current as of January 2008. For more information on DEED programs, see the State of Minnesota budget pages.