Social Security offices in Connecticut by city
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ansonia | 475 Main Street | (866) 331-7096 |
| Bridgeport | 35 Courtland St, 2nd Floor | (866) 331-6399 |
| Danbury | 131 West St | (866) 275-7821 |
| East Hartford | 478 Burnside Avenue | (866) 706-6759 |
| Hartford | 135 High St, Suite 101 | (877) 619-2851 |
| Meriden | Suite 212, 321 Research Parkway | (877) 409-8429 |
| Middletown | Suite 800, 99 East Main St | (877) 692-3145 |
| New Britain | 1 Herald Square, Fl 2 Suite 201 | (866) 858-6086 |
| New Haven | 150 Court St, Giaimo Fed Bldg 4th Fl | (866) 331-5281 |
| New London | 6 Shaws Cv, Suite 205 | (866) 643-3401 |
| Norwich | 55 Main St, Ste 380 | (888) 482-3170 |
| Stamford | 2 Landmark Square, Suite 105 | (866) 770-1881 |
| Torrington | 147 Litchfield Street | (877) 405-0486 |
| Waterbury | 51 North Elm St, Suite 1 | (877) 405-4874 |
| Willimantic | 1320 Main St, Ste 19 | (877) 405-0488 |
Hearing offices in Connecticut
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | William R. Cotter Federal Building, 135 High Street, Room 331, Hartford 06103-1193 (866) 931-2878 | 8.4 mo | 59% |
| New Haven | Connecticut Financial Center, 157 Church Street, 7th Floor, New Haven 06510 (866) 613-2750 | 9.4 mo | 47% |
Connecticut Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 855-953-9716 (General DDS line). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Connecticut
The appeal path in Connecticut
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Connecticut hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Connecticut?
SSA lists 2 hearing offices in Connecticut: Hartford, New Haven.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Connecticut?
Judges at Connecticut hearing offices approved 54% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Connecticut?
SSA lists 15 Social Security field offices in Connecticut, in 15 cities.
Which Connecticut hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Hartford office had the shortest average processing time in Connecticut: 254 days (about 8.4 months).
Who decides disability claims in Connecticut?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 855-953-9716. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.