DDSD Special Referrals

Limited DDSD Referral

Allowable Circumstances

A limited DDSD packet may only be sent under the following circumstances:

  • When the referral is sent within 30 days of DDSD's decision for a reevaluation and no new treatment sources are alleged.
  • When an earlier onset date on an approved case is needed, it is being requested within 12 months of application, and no new treating sources are alleged for the earlier onset date. 
    • Note: If DDSD is unable to establish an earlier onset date with the information available, the packet may be returned with code Z56 to request additional information.
  • When the client is discontinued from SSI/SSP due to income or resources and he/she is not receiving Social Security Disability benefits. This includes clients who were entitled to IHSS prior to being discontinued from SSI due to earnings.

    • Important: The EW must first make a diligent search with SSA, MEDS (INQX) and/or IEVS to verify the reason client was discontinued from SSI, which could eliminate the need for a limited packet being sent to DDSD for verification. If a referral must still be sent, annotate on the MC 221 County Worker Comments section why the SSI case status was unobtainable. Packets without this information will be returned by DDSD.

  • When an application is made on behalf of a deceased client and the appropriate documentation of death is sent. However, if death occurs in one month, and a disability determination is needed for prior months; or if the cause of death is not related to the disabling condition, a full DDSD packet is needed.
    • Note: If the death certificate is not available, have the next-of-kin sign the MC 220s.
  • When after a diligent search attempt with SSA, MEDS (INQX) and/or IEVS to obtain SSI case status and the EW is still unable to verify receipt of SSI benefits, the EW may request only verification of SSI benefits for IHSS purposes from DDSD.
    • Note: Limited DDSD referrals which do not meet the specific criteria listed below are likely to be rejected by DDSD for a full packet.

Related Topics

MAGI MC and DDSD