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CURRENT GRANTS - MAY 2025
Medical Consultants
Medical Consultants
RFP Organization/Business Unit: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Disability Determination Services
Website: Medical Consultants RFP
Overview:
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (“DEED”), Minnesota Disability Determination Services (“DDS”) requests applications to work as a medical contractor reviewing the disability claims of Minnesotans who have applied for Social Security Disability benefits. All work occurs on Social Security Administration’s secure network system. The State anticipates awarding multiple contracts for this work.
It is the goal of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) that qualified contractors will be available to review Social Security Disability claims accurately applying all regulations and clinical considerations to complete reviews in a timely manner. Responder must be a single practitioner.
Status (Profit/Nonprofit): Government (Public Sector)
Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
Applicants must be single practitioners licensed to practice medicine. Required documents include:
One (1) completed application (Attachment A)
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
Copy of License and Expiration Date
Completion of the following attachments:
Attachment A: Application
Attachment B: Responder Declarations
Attachment C: Exception to State’s Terms and Conditions
Attachment D: Cost Detail
Attachment E: Responder Forms (Workforce Certification and Equal Pay Certificate Form)
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Focus Area/Areas of Expertise:
Medical review of Social Security Disability claims
Application of SSA regulations and clinical guidelines
Timely completion of claim reviews
Contact Information:
Milla Kokotovich, Assistant Director Medical Services
Disability Determination Services
