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New Britain, CT Social Security Office

The Social Security office in New Britain is at 1 Herald Square, Fl 2 Suite 201, New Britain, CT 06051. Phone: (866) 858-6086. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Hartford hearing office (about 8.4 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address1 Herald Square, Fl 2 Suite 201
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone(866) 858-6086
Fax(833) 950-2656
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 code086

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

Appealing a disability decision from the New Britain office

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

Hearing officeHartford, CT(866) 931-2878
Average processing time8.4 mo254 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings59%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Services. 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 New Britain Social Security office?

The New Britain, CT Social Security office phone number is (866) 858-6086 and its fax is (833) 950-2656. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the New Britain 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 New Britain?

1 Herald Square, Fl 2 Suite 201, New Britain, CT 06051.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the New Britain office?

SSA lists the New Britain field office among those served by the Hartford Hearing Office (Hartford, CT). Its average processing time is about 8.4 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.