Social Security offices in Michigan by city
Hearing offices in Michigan
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Room 900, Detroit 48226 (888) 748-7696 | 8.0 mo | 57% |
| Flint | 300 West Second Street, Flint 48502-2047 (877) 607-9526 | 9.0 mo | 60% |
| Grand Rapids | Suite 200, 1925 Breton Road, SE, Grand Rapids 49506 (866) 613-2860 | 7.9 mo | 60% |
| Lansing | Suite 200, 4202 Collins Road, Lansing 48910 (877) 691-6144 | 7.5 mo | 53% |
| Livonia | 3rd Floor, 19575 Victor Parkway, Livonia 48152 (866) 530-7806 | 8.1 mo | 58% |
| Mt. Pleasant | 4035 Sweeney Road, Mt. Pleasant 48858 (866) 873-6604 | 7.9 mo | 65% |
| Oak Park | Crown Pointe Building, Suite 500, 25900 Greenfield Road, Oak Park 48237-1267 (877) 223-6060 | 8.0 mo | 66% |
Michigan Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-366-3404 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Michigan
The appeal path in Michigan
- 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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
SSA lists 7 hearing offices in Michigan: Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Livonia, Mt. Pleasant, Oak Park.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Michigan?
Judges at Michigan hearing offices approved 60% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Michigan?
SSA lists 43 Social Security field offices in Michigan, in 39 cities.
Which Michigan hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Lansing office had the shortest average processing time in Michigan: 228 days (about 7.5 months).
Who decides disability claims in Michigan?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-366-3404. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.