Disability Determinations

Determining whether an individual meets a particular program's criteria to be qualified as disabled, and to what degree, through a fair and accurate process, lies at the heart of what we do at UMass Medical School's Disability Evaluation Services. We offer a single-point, quality-tested approach that incorporates both a medical and vocational review of each case. Our coordinated determination process exceeds benchmarks for both state and federal programs and delivers results in a timely and cost-effective manner. We maintain these high-quality standards while handling more than 40,000 disability determinations each year.

Skilled Professional Medical Personnel
The professionals performing disability reviews at Disability Evaluation Services are certified, credentialed, and licensed individuals including physicians, psychologists, nurses, and vocational rehabilitation counselors who bring years of experience and expertise in a variety of clinical fields to their work. These qualifications, in combination with extensive and ongoing training, ensure that the Skilled Professional Medical Personnel at Disability Evaluation Services reach accurate, consistent, and fair disability decisions. Customers can receive enhanced federal match funds when using Skilled Professional Medical Personnel.