Social Security offices in Pennsylvania by city
Hearing offices in Pennsylvania
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Park | Suite 250, 8380 Old York Road, Elkins Park 19027 (866) 964-7369 | 9.0 mo | 61% |
| Harrisburg | Keystone Plaza, 100 Market Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg 17101 (888) 352-3691 | 9.2 mo | 43% |
| Johnstown | Suite 200, 334 Washington Street, Johnstown 15901-9954 (866) 331-7134 | 8.5 mo | 55% |
| Philadelphia | 21st Floor, 1601 Market Street, Philadelphia 19102-9299 (866) 964-6288 | 8.8 mo | 56% |
| Philadelphia (East) | Suite 502, 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (East) 19107 (866) 572-9721 | 9.8 mo | 51% |
| Pittsburgh | Suite 2308, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh 15222 (866) 331-2291 | 9.4 mo | 49% |
| Seven Fields | One Adams Place, Suite 200, 300 Seven Fields Boulevard, Seven Fields 16046 (855) 278-4199 | 8.2 mo | 70% |
| Wilkes-Barre | Stegmaier Building, Suite 201, 7 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre 18702-5242 (866) 895-1594 | 9.0 mo | 45% |
Pennsylvania Disability Determination Services
The Bureau of Disability Determination decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 724-836-5100 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Pennsylvania
The appeal path in Pennsylvania
- Initial claim: decided by Bureau of Disability Determination.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
SSA lists 8 hearing offices in Pennsylvania: Elkins Park, Harrisburg, Johnstown, Philadelphia, Philadelphia (East), Pittsburgh, Seven Fields, Wilkes-Barre.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Pennsylvania?
Judges at Pennsylvania hearing offices approved 54% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Pennsylvania?
SSA lists 62 Social Security field offices in Pennsylvania, in 48 cities.
Which Pennsylvania hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Seven Fields office had the shortest average processing time in Pennsylvania: 250 days (about 8.2 months).
Who decides disability claims in Pennsylvania?
The Bureau of Disability Determination (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 724-836-5100. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.