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Social Security offices and disability appeals

Social Security Offices in Montana

SSA has 7 field offices in Montana. For disability appeals, there is1 SSA hearing office (Billings). Judges there approved 61% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Disability Determination Bureau.

Social Security offices in Montana by city

Addresses, phones and hours from SSA's official field office file.

Hearing offices in Montana

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
BillingsSuite 500, 2900 Fourth Avenue North, Billings 59101-1266
(877) 545-5512
9.2 mo63%

Average processing time from SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report. Approval rate: fully + partially favorable decisions, FY 2026.

Montana Disability Determination Services

The Disability Determination Bureau decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 406-444-3054 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in Montana

The appeal path in Montana

  1. Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Bureau.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Montana hearing office. What to expect.
  4. 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 Montana?

SSA lists 1 hearing office in Montana: Billings.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in Montana?

Judges at Montana hearing offices approved 61% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in Montana?

SSA lists 7 Social Security field offices in Montana, in 7 cities.

Which Montana hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Billings office had the shortest average processing time in Montana: 279 days (about 9.2 months).

Who decides disability claims in Montana?

The Disability Determination Bureau (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 406-444-3054. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.