Disability Determination - Non Sequential Evaluation Process (SEP) Approvals
Revised on: May 21, 2025
WAC 388-449-0001 What are the disability requirements for the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) program?
Clarifying Information
- The Disability Specialist reviews available records and approves ABD when the client meets any non-SEP criteria outlined in WAC 388-449-0001. Non-SEP approval criteria include when the client:
- Has an existing ABD approval that hasn’t ended and can be reopened;
- If a client has been closed on ABD with at least 30 days left of their 24-month disability period, they can be reapproved until the end of their current disability period if they meet all other eligibility requirements.
- Is determined blind or disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA);
- Is determined disabled by the Division of Disability Determination Services (DDDS) for Non-Grant Medical Assistance with current date of eligibility or reexamination waived;
- Has had their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment stopped because they are not a citizen;
- Is eligible for long-term care services from the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) for a medical condition that is expected to last twelve months or more or result in death; or
- Is functionally eligible for services from Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS).
- Has an existing ABD approval that hasn’t ended and can be reopened;