Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 923 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Title 923 – Cabinet for Health and Family Services • Department of Disability Determination Services in the Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR):
📘 Title 923 Overview
Inactive Chapter
Chapter 001 – Aging Services: Marked as inactive since December 15, 2021 (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Active Chapter
Chapter 002 – Disability Determination (specifically 923 KAR 2:470) — currently in effect and last updated on March 13, 2025 (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
🔍 923 KAR 2:470 – Disability Determinations Program
Purpose & Legal Basis
Establishes the procedures and requirements for making disability determinations under Social Security and SSI (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Authorized by:
KRS 194A.030(9) and 194A.050(1) — empowering the Cabinet to administer federal disability programs (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Applicable Federal Regulations
The regulation incorporates a range of C.F.R. provisions applicable to disability determination:
20 C.F.R. 401.5–401.200 (Subparts A–C)
20 C.F.R. 404.900–404.999d (Subpart J)
20 C.F.R. 404.1501–1599 (Appx 1 & 2, Subpart P)
20 C.F.R. 404.1601–1694 (Subpart Q)
20 C.F.R. 416.901–999d (Subpart I)
20 C.F.R. 416.1001–1094 (Subpart J)
20 C.F.R. 416.1400–1499 (Subpart N)
20 C.F.R. 416.1701–1725 (Subpart Q)
20 C.F.R. 422.401–445 (Subpart E) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
History & Expiration
Originally enacted December 18, 1996, with updates and recodifications (1998, 2000, 2021) .
Set to expire July 15, 2028 (7‑year expiration schedule) (services.statescape.com).
Contact Information
For inquiries or regulatory clarification, reach out to:
Krista Quarles, Policy Specialist, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
Address: 275 East Main Street, 5 W-A, Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: 502‑564‑6746 • Email: CHFSregs@ky.gov (services.statescape.com, apps.legislature.ky.gov)
🏛️ Context & Function
The Division of Disability Determination Services (DDS) operates under CHFS to determine eligibility for:
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
They follow federal timelines, accuracy benchmarks, and conduct medical/consultative review processes (kentucky.gov).
✅ Summary Table
| Section | Highlights |
|---|---|
| 923 KAR 2:470 | Governs disability determinations in KY |
| Effective Date | December 18, 1996; updated March 13, 2025 |
| Statutory Authority | KRS 194A.030(9), 194A.050(1) |
| Fed Regs Incorporated | Multiple C.F.R. parts listed above |
| Expires | July 15, 2028 |
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