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Social Security field office · code 250

El Cajon, CA Social Security Office

The Social Security office in El Cajon is at 846 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020. Phone: (866) 964-0012. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the San Diego hearing office (about 9.9 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address846 Arnele Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone(866) 964-0012
Fax(833) 950-2750
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code250

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the El Cajon office

SSA lists the El Cajon field office among the offices served by the San Diego Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeSan Diego, CA(866) 331-2294
Average processing time9.9 mo300 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings58%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Service Division. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the El Cajon Social Security office?

The El Cajon, CA Social Security office phone number is (866) 964-0012 and its fax is (833) 950-2750. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the El Cajon Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in El Cajon?

846 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the El Cajon office?

SSA lists the El Cajon field office among those served by the San Diego Hearing Office (San Diego, CA). Its average processing time is about 9.9 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.