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Social Security field office · code C85

Towanda, PA Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Towanda is at 1 Elizabeth Street, Suite 1, Towanda, PA 18848. Phone: (888) 841-6546. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the Wilkes-Barre hearing office (about 9.0 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address1 Elizabeth Street, Suite 1
Towanda, PA 18848
Phone(888) 841-6546
Fax(833) 950-2590
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office codeC85

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Towanda office

SSA lists the Towanda field office among the offices served by the Wilkes-Barre Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeWilkes-Barre, PA(866) 895-1594
Average processing time9.0 mo275 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings45%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Bureau of Disability Determination. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Towanda Social Security office?

The Towanda, PA Social Security office phone number is (888) 841-6546 and its fax is (833) 950-2590. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Towanda Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Towanda?

1 Elizabeth Street, Suite 1, Towanda, PA 18848.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Towanda office?

SSA lists the Towanda field office among those served by the Wilkes-Barre Hearing Office (Wilkes-Barre, PA). Its average processing time is about 9.0 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.