Social Security offices in Mississippi by city
Hearing offices in Mississippi
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 1901 Broadway Drive, Hattiesburg 39402 (866) 348-5831 Ext. 21110 | 7.9 mo | 50% |
| Jackson | McCoy Federal Building, Suite 401, 100 West Capitol Street, Jackson 39269 (888) 385-8499 | 7.1 mo | 55% |
| Tupelo | Suite 3A, 1150 South Green Street, Tupelo 38804 (866) 275-9405 | 7.8 mo | 68% |
Mississippi Disability Determination Services
The Mississippi Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 601-853-5577 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Mississippi
The appeal path in Mississippi
- Initial claim: decided by Mississippi Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
SSA lists 3 hearing offices in Mississippi: Hattiesburg, Jackson, Tupelo.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Mississippi?
Judges at Mississippi hearing offices approved 55% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Mississippi?
SSA lists 23 Social Security field offices in Mississippi, in 23 cities.
Which Mississippi hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Jackson office had the shortest average processing time in Mississippi: 217 days (about 7.1 months).
Who decides disability claims in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 601-853-5577. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.