MassAbility Disability Determination Services (DDS)
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MassAbility Disability Determination Services (DDS)
DDS determines your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits.
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Massability Disability Determination Services (DDS) is 100% funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Who we are and what we do
MassAbility DDS disability examiners and medical consultants determine the eligibility of Massachusetts applicants for 2 disability programs:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), ages 18 - 65
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI), ages birth - 65
If you think you may be eligible for payments, call (800) 772-1213 to file a claim or contact your local Social Security Office. You must contact the Social Security Administration to apply for benefits. If you are looking for an online application for either SSDI or SSI visit the SSA website. For an update on case status call the Vocational Disability Examiner (VDE) as identified in your introductory claimant letter.
- Looking for an overview of annual benefits for their case
ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213
The claims processed by the Massachusetts DDS include:
- Initial applications
- Reconsideration applications — First appeal of a denied initial application
- Continuing Disability Reviews — Periodic reviews to determine if you should continue receiving benefits
- Disability Hearings — Face-to-face informal hearing as a part of the appeal of a Continuing Disability Review cessation determination
- Special outreach efforts are made to homeless shelters and individuals diagnosed with HIV
The DDS has offices in Boston and Worcester.
Consultants at DDS
We employ more than 70 medical and psychological consultants in-house and more than 300 medical and psychological consultants throughout the state to assist us in determining claimants' eligibility for disability benefits under Social Security.
Contact
MassAbility DDS
Online
File a claim on-lineSSA Website
Phone
BostonCall MassAbility DDS , Boston at 617-727-1600
Call MassAbility DDS at 1-800-882-2040
Boston toll free
WorcesterCall MassAbility DDS , Worcester at 508-752-5001
Call MassAbility DDS at 1-800-551-5532
Worcester toll free
Call MassAbility DDS at 1-800-772-1213
To file an initial claim with SSA
TTYCall MassAbility DDS , TTY at 1-800-325-0778
To file an initial claim with SSA
Fax
Boston Fax 617.654-7544 or 617.654.7485
Worcester Fax508-797-1562
Address
Boston
135 Santilli Way, Everett, MA 02149
Worcester
18 Chestnut Street, Suite 300, Worcester, MA 01608
Related
- Determine Disability Benefits
- How to file a claim for SSDI or SSI
- How applications for disability benefits are processed
- MassAbility
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