Social Security offices in Rhode Island by city
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 130 Bellevue Ave, 1st Flr | (866) 253-5607 |
| Pawtucket | 4 Pleasant St | (866) 931-7079 |
| Providence | One Empire Plaza, 6th Floor | (877) 402-0808 |
| Warwick | 30 Quaker Lane, First Floor | (866) 964-2038 |
| Woonsocket | 2168 Diamond Hill Road, Pavilion Plaza | (877) 229-3542 |
Hearing offices in Rhode Island
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 4th Floor, 33 Broad Street, Providence 02903 (877) 583-4082 | 8.6 mo | 57% |
Rhode Island Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 401-222-3182 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Rhode Island
The appeal path in Rhode Island
- 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
SSA lists 1 hearing office in Rhode Island: Providence.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Rhode Island?
Judges at Rhode Island hearing offices approved 57% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Rhode Island?
SSA lists 5 Social Security field offices in Rhode Island, in 5 cities.
Which Rhode Island hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Providence office had the shortest average processing time in Rhode Island: 262 days (about 8.6 months).
Who decides disability claims in Rhode Island?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 401-222-3182. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.