RSDI/SSI Pending

For DDSD applicants who claim to have an RSDI and/or SSI disability application pending, the following actions are required:

DDSD Applicants with an RSDI or SSI Disability Application Pending

1. The EW completes a full DDSD packet when the applicant has a pending application for RSDI and/or SSI. (Note on the MC 221 that there is a pending RSDI and/or SSI application.)

   1. Note: A full DDSD packet is required as applicants may believe they have applied for these two programs, but in actuality have applied for worker's compensation, state disability benefits, etc. If DDSD discovers that no federal evaluation is being completed, all forms necessary for a medically needy evaluation are available if a complete packet is submitted.

2. DDSD holds the MC 221 until the final federal disability determination is made. The application must be held pending until the DDSD determination is completed unless other criteria makes the applicant ineligible. This may take up to six months or longer.
3. DDSD returns the MC 221 along with an attached “DDSD Disability Determination - Response to MC 221” (SP2 DDSD 221R) or (SP4 DDSD 221R) to the EW stating the onset date, reexamination date, or the original date of the federal denial, when the final federal disability determination is made.
4. DDSD processes the packet and completes an independent disability evaluation when:
   1. There is no pending federal application,
   2. The county has indicated the disability determination is urgently needed, or
   3. If the federal determination will not be completed within reasonable time limits.

Related Topics

MAGI MC and DDSD

DDSD Referral Packets

Clients Alleging Disability