The SS offices remain open but are not providing full services, such as the processing of CDRs has been halted. They are still taking applications for initial and reconsideration claims. However, some Disability Determination Services (DDS) are being closed until the government is back in operation. Maine closed it's doors on Monday and I heard today that OK and MI are going to be shutting down. So even though applications are being taken, no medical decision can be made by these DDSs. DDS employees are state employees but they are funded by the federal government.