Wisconsin Disability Determination

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Disability decisions for Wisconsin residents are made by the Wisconsin Division of Health Care Financing, Disability Determination Bureau (DDB).

What is a Disability Determination?

A Disability Determination is a finding made by disability examiners and medical professionals at DDB that an individual has an illness, injury or condition that meets the legal definition of disability in the Social Security Act. This determination is based on medical records and other information that show how the individual is limited by his or her physical and/or mental conditions. Applicants who are determined to have a disability, and also meet other specific eligibility requirements, may receive monthly money payments and/or healthcare coverage for many of their medical expenses.

What programs are available to a person who has been determined to have a disability?

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) (Exit DHFS)
  Social Security Disability Insurance provides monetary and medical benefits for people who are found to be disabled and who have also met the non-disability requirements of contributing to the Social Security Trust Fund through tax on their earnings.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (Exit DHFS)
  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monetary and medical benefits to adults and children who are blind or disabled and who have also met the non-disability income and resources requirements.
• Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
  Medicaid provides healthcare benefits for people with disabilities who meet the programs' financial requirements.
• Katie Beckett Program
  The Katie Beckett program provides healthcare benefits to children from birth through age 18 who have long-term disabilities or complex medical needs.
• Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP)
  The MAPP program offers people with disabilities who are working, or interested in work, the opportunity to buy Medicaid coverage. 

How do I apply?

How are disability decisions made?

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services
Division of Health Care Financing
Disability Determination Bureau