Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities’ Division of Disability Determination (DDD), in agreement with the Social Security Administration (SSA), determines medical eligibility for Ohioans who apply for Social Security disability benefits. DDD is federally regulated and receives 100% of its funding from SSA. Under SSA, disability is based on an individual’s inability to work.

DDD and SSA staff join the podcast to answer questions about applying for disability benefits.

· Brandon Smith, Public Affairs Specialist with SSA

· Robert Fenn, Public Affairs Specialist with SSA

· Kristen Alexander, Disability Claims Manager with DDD

· Beth Baker, Professional Relations Officer and Field Office Liaison with DD

Learn more at SocialSecurity.Gov or call 800-772-1213.
Transcripts and MP3 files are available at https://ood.ohio.gov/Podcast.
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