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Social Security Offices in Kansas

SSA has 11 field offices in Kansas. For disability appeals, there are2 SSA hearing offices (Topeka, Wichita). Judges there approved 49% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Disability Determination Services.

Social Security offices in Kansas by city

Addresses, phones and hours from SSA's official field office file.

Hearing offices in Kansas

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
TopekaSuite A, 3712 SW Burlingame, Topeka 66609
(888) 436-2615
7.9 mo44%
Wichita3207 N. Cypress Street, Wichita 67226
(866) 964-3421
9.4 mo57%

Average processing time from SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report. Approval rate: fully + partially favorable decisions, FY 2026.

Kansas Disability Determination Services

The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 785-267-4440 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in Kansas

The appeal path in Kansas

  1. Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Kansas hearing office. What to expect.
  4. 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 Kansas?

SSA lists 2 hearing offices in Kansas: Topeka, Wichita.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in Kansas?

Judges at Kansas hearing offices approved 49% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in Kansas?

SSA lists 11 Social Security field offices in Kansas, in 11 cities.

Which Kansas hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Topeka office had the shortest average processing time in Kansas: 239 days (about 7.9 months).

Who decides disability claims in Kansas?

The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 785-267-4440. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.