No, Massachusetts doesn't have its own state disability program. Only five states have a state program (California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island). Residents of Massachusetts can apply for federal disability programs (SSDI and SSI). Read more about SSDI and SSI here.
If you're moving to a new state, your Social Security disability benefits can follow you. You don't need to apply for disability benefits again in your new state. Transferring your benefits is mostly a matter of telling Social Security about the move and providing your new address, contact, and banking information.
Requirements to File a Claim Can't do your regular work for at least eight days. Have lost wages because of your disability. Are working or looking for work at the time your disability begins. Earned at least $300 with State Disability Insurance (SDI) deducted from your paycheck.
Your physician/practitioner can find and file this form online using SDI Online or you can provide them with a paper form. If you lost or did not receive the DE 2525XX, you can request the form using your SDI Online account or by calling 1-800-480-3287 or 1-866-658-8846 (en espaol).