Social Security offices in Maryland by city
Hearing offices in Maryland
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | The Symphony Center, Room 300, 1010 Park Avenue, Baltimore 21201-5600 (866) 613-3960 | 9.8 mo | 60% |
| Baltimore | Woodlawn Office Complex, 1718 Woodlawn Drive, Baltimore 21207 (877) 711-5019 | — | 46% |
Maryland Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 410-308-4336 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Maryland
The appeal path in Maryland
- 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 Maryland 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 Maryland?
SSA lists 2 hearing offices in Maryland: Baltimore, Baltimore.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Maryland?
Judges at Maryland hearing offices approved 56% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Maryland?
SSA lists 23 Social Security field offices in Maryland, in 19 cities.
Which Maryland hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Baltimore office had the shortest average processing time in Maryland: 298 days (about 9.8 months).
Who decides disability claims in Maryland?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 410-308-4336. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.