Division of Disability Determination Services, Department of Social and Health Services


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Division of Disability Determination Services

The Division of Disability Determination Services (DDDS), located within the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), is contracted to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to adjudicate medical eligibility for disability benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income rules and regulations. Additionally, the DDDS processes claims for DSHS Non-Grant Medical Assistance

  Division Director:
Duane French
Point Plaza West Building 2, Floor 2
6737 Capitol Blvd. S.
P.O. Box 9303 MS 45550
Tumwater, WA 98501
  Assistant Director:
Jim Yerxa
Point Plaza West Building 2, Floor 2
6737 Capitol Blvd. S.
P.O. Box 9303 MS 45550
Tumwater, WA 98501

DDDS Mission:

To serve our customers by providing accurate & timely disability decisions through efficient use of public resources in accordance with Social Security Administration Regulations.

DDDS Vision:

Promoting excellence and innovation in public service.





Modified: September 05, 2008  Inquiries: contact the Division of Disability Determination Services for more information about the DDDS. For more ways to get in touch with the Department of Social and Health Services go to the DSHS Contact Information Web page . Technical Site Comments: DSHS Webmaster.