NYS Service Highlights

This year the New York Division of Disability Determinations is expecting to process 275,000 Federal disability claims under Social Security and Supplemental Security Income criteria.
70,000 individuals who are receiving disability benefits will have their claims evaluated to determine whether they continue to meet the Federal requirements for disability benefits. Over 85% will continue to be found disabled.
The Division of Disability Determinations will hold 5,000 hearings to ensure those receiving benefits are re-evaluated with full understanding of the claimants impairments and the impact on the ability to function in a work environment.
It generally takes approximately three months for the disability team to gather all of the medical and vocational information, evaluate the impact on daily activities, make a determination and process it through the Federal system.
Claimants usually receive notification of the decision within 15 days after a determination is made.

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance