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Social Security Disability Laws in Washington.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are federal programs administered by the Social Security Administration under the Social Security Act. Washington state law does not change eligibility, benefit amounts, or the adjudication process. Initial disability determinations for Washington claimants are made by the Washington Division of Disability Determination Services (DDS) under contract with SSA. Washington supplements SSI with a state payment through the Department of Social and Health Services.

Last verified: 2026-04-20

State law

Key Washington Statutes

Social Security Act — Disability Insurance (Title II)42 U.S.C. §§ 401–434

Federal statutory framework for SSDI. Applies uniformly to Washington claimants.

Social Security Act — Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI)42 U.S.C. §§ 1381–1385

Federal statutory framework for SSI. Applies uniformly to Washington claimants.

State law

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