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Social Security Offices in Nebraska

SSA has 6 field offices in Nebraska. For disability appeals, there is1 SSA hearing office (Omaha). Judges there approved 49% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Disability Determinations Section.

Social Security offices in Nebraska by city

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

Hearing offices in Nebraska

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
OmahaExec Center, Suite 500, 1000 N 90th Street, Omaha 68114
(888) 881-4633
7.8 mo49%

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

Nebraska Disability Determination Services

The Disability Determinations Section decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 402-471-2961 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in Nebraska

The appeal path in Nebraska

  1. Initial claim: decided by Disability Determinations Section.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Nebraska 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 Nebraska?

SSA lists 1 hearing office in Nebraska: Omaha.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in Nebraska?

Judges at Nebraska hearing offices approved 49% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in Nebraska?

SSA lists 6 Social Security field offices in Nebraska, in 6 cities.

Which Nebraska hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Omaha office had the shortest average processing time in Nebraska: 236 days (about 7.8 months).

Who decides disability claims in Nebraska?

The Disability Determinations Section (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 402-471-2961. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.