Social Security offices in Louisiana by city
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 3401 North Blvd | (877) 876-3171 |
| Baton Rouge | 4332 Harding Blvd | (888) 487-0143 |
| 5455 Bankers Ave | (866) 613-3070 | |
| Bogalusa | 438 Avenue B | (888) 748-7678 |
| Hammond | 2100 Robin Ave | (855) 848-7937 |
| Houma | 178 Civic Center Blvd, Ste 100 | (866) 899-5631 |
| Kenner | 1616 Joe Yenni Blvd | (888) 850-2232 |
| Lacombe | 64285 Highway 434 | (866) 887-8997 |
| Lafayette | 106 Corporate Blvd | (888) 619-4771 |
| Lake Charles | 149 W 18th St, Suite B | (877) 409-8431 |
| Leesville | 2100 Sartor St | (888) 577-6906 |
| Minden | 103 Mbl Bank Drive, | (877) 319-5762 |
| Monroe | 1120 Plaza Blvd | (866) 815-8716 |
| Morgan City | 1279 Clothilde St | (855) 433-5874 |
| Natchitoches | 950 Keyser Ave | (855) 634-4195 |
| New Iberia | 417 Spanish Town Blvd | (866) 592-1496 |
| New Orleans | 400 Poydras Street, Suite 500 | (855) 257-0984 |
| Opelousas | 5097 I49 S Service Rd | (866) 698-3338 |
| Ruston | 2017 Bular St | (877) 405-7823 |
| Shreveport | 1240 S Pointe Pkwy | (877) 319-3074 |
| Terrytown | 115 Terry Pkwy | (866) 931-2524 |
Hearing offices in Louisiana
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 3403 Government Street, Alexandria 71302 (877) 748-9764 | 7.8 mo | 55% |
| Metairie | Galleria Building, Suite 2000, 1 Galleria Boulevard, Metairie 70001 (877) 870-6383 | 8.0 mo | 54% |
| New Orleans | Suite 800, 1515 Poydras Street, New Orleans 70112 (888) 297-2210 | 9.0 mo | 49% |
| Shreveport | Louisiana Tower, Suite 700, 401 Edwards Street, Shreveport 71101-6129 (866) 690-1805 | 10.5 mo | 69% |
Louisiana Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-256-2288 (Baton Rouge toll-free). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Louisiana
The appeal path in Louisiana
- 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
SSA lists 4 hearing offices in Louisiana: Alexandria, Metairie, New Orleans, Shreveport.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Louisiana?
Judges at Louisiana hearing offices approved 54% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Louisiana?
SSA lists 21 Social Security field offices in Louisiana, in 20 cities.
Which Louisiana hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Alexandria office had the shortest average processing time in Louisiana: 238 days (about 7.8 months).
Who decides disability claims in Louisiana?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-256-2288. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.