Social Security offices in Missouri by city
Hearing offices in Missouri
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | Suite 105, 3402 Buttonwood Drive, Columbia 65201 (877) 331-8351 | 7.9 mo | 60% |
| Kansas City | Suite 910, 2300 Main, Kansas City 64108-2450 (888) 488-7742 | 9.2 mo | 56% |
| Springfield | Suite C, 2143 East Primrose Avenue, Springfield 65804 (888) 472-2404 | 8.1 mo | 40% |
| St. Louis | Robert A. Young Federal Building, 1222 Spruce Street, Room 6.106, St. Louis 63103-9923 (866) 404-1859 | 8.8 mo | 51% |
| St. Louis | Building 110, 2nd Floor, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, St. Louis 63120 (877) 409-4579 | — | 45% |
Missouri Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 573-290-5710 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Missouri
The appeal path in Missouri
- 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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
SSA lists 5 hearing offices in Missouri: Columbia, Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis, St. Louis.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Missouri?
Judges at Missouri hearing offices approved 51% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Missouri?
SSA lists 35 Social Security field offices in Missouri, in 28 cities.
Which Missouri hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Columbia office had the shortest average processing time in Missouri: 241 days (about 7.9 months).
Who decides disability claims in Missouri?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 573-290-5710. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.