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DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AUXILIARY GRANT PROGRAM NON-FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS 07/19 CHAPTER C, PAGE 15 2.3.4.1.1.4.DDS Processing Period The DDS disability determination process is usually 90 days. The eligibility worker must report all changes in address, medical condition and earnings that occur during the pending application period to DDS. When an AG application is denied for a nonfinancial reason not related to the disability determination, DDS must be notified immediately. If a disability determination cannot be completed within the allotted time, DDS will notify the individual directly and send a copy of the correspondence to the worker. 2.3.4.1.1.5.Individual Is Deceased When an individual who applies for a disability determination dies or is deceased at the time of the AG application, the eligibility worker must immediately notify DDS of the individual’s death and provide a copy of the death certificate, if available. DDS will determine if the disability requirement for AG eligibility was met. 2.3.4.1.1.6.Disability Determination Received DDS will send the worker the individual’s disability determination. The worker must complete the AG eligibility determination upon receiving notification of the individual’s disability status.