1. When change of address received
When the individual changes address, the jurisdiction of the case may change. Therefore,
the DDS currently handling the case must determine jurisdiction. For additional instructions
on determining DDS or Social Security Administration (SSA) jurisdiction according
to geographic location, see DI 20101.030 and DI 20101.035.
2. When another DDS has jurisdiction
When another DDS has jurisdiction, the pre-hearing (PH) reviewer will follow the procedures
in DI 28030.001E and DI 81020.125 by:
· Documenting the individual’s new address and information about any outstanding development
in an SSA-5002 (Report of Contact),
· Notifying the field office (FO) that the case is being sent to another DDS by adding
a message to the Electronic folder,
· Updating the National Disability Determinations Service System (NDDSS) per DI 81020.125B,
· Printing and filing documentation in the Modular Disability Folder (MDF) for paper
cases,
· Routing the paper MDF to the appropriate DDS, and
· Forwarding any evidence received after folder movement for association with the
MDF.
3. Who to notify of change
The DDS will send written confirmation (SSA-5002, email, or electronic message) of
the address and jurisdiction change to the FO and disability hearing unit (DHU) when
notified of the change by a source other than these components.