DDS/SSA/AUCD Collaboration Contract

2004

The goal of the project is to promote closer collaboration between the Tennessee Disability Determination Service, the Social Security Administration, and agencies serving children, especially young children, who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The DDS is charged with determining whether an applicant who is financially eligible has a disability that meets federal requirements. If existing records from physicians, hospitals, Head Start, schools, etc. can substantiate or refute the claim of disability, DDS does not have to buy a consulting examination from a physician, psychologist, or speech/language pathologist. The collaboration sought by this project is designed to reduce the time and expense in obtaining the information needed to adjudicate claims of disability in children.

disability determination; Social Security Administration; collaboration

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information

Other

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban

Mulit-County, State

N/A