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When you have a question for the SSA, they often suggest calling their national number, or visiting their website.
But sometimes, your local field office is better positioned to help. Whether you're checking on the status of your disability application, hoping to apply for benefits by phone, or trying to schedule an appointment — we recommend calling your local office first.
We've created a complete directory of every SSA office in Connecticut — plus their hours, phone number, and fax number.
If you're applying for disability benefits, have a question for the SSA, and can't get ahold of anyone — our client advocates can help. Our team advises 300+ people with SSDI and SSI daily, and there's no wait to talk with someone during our working hours.
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475 Main St
Ansonia, CT 06401
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 331-7096
Fax Number: (833) 950-2666
35 Courtland St 2nd Fl
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 331-6399
Fax Number: (833) 950-2356
131 West St
Danbury, CT 06810
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 275-7821
Fax Number: (833) 950-2664
478 Burnside Ave
East Hartford, CT 06108
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 706-6759
Fax Number: (833) 950-3246
960 Main St 2Nd Fl
Hartford, CT 06103
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 619-2851
Fax Number: (833) 950-2354
Suite 212 321 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 409-8429
Fax Number: (833) 950-2660
Suite 800 99 East Main St
Middletown, CT 06457
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 692-3145
Fax Number: (833) 950-3256
1 Herald Square 2Nd Fl Ste 201
New Britain, CT 06051
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 858-6086
Fax Number: (833) 950-2656
150 Court St Giaimo Fed Bldg 4Th Fl
New Haven, CT 06510
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 331-5281
Fax Number: (833) 950-2654
2 Shaws Cove Rm 101
New London, CT 06320
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 643-3401
Fax Number: (833) 950-2652
55 Main St Ste 380
Norwich, CT 06360
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (888) 482-3170
Fax Number: (833) 950-3262
2 Landmark Square Ste 105
Stamford, CT 06901
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (866) 770-1881
Fax Number: (833) 950-2658
147 Litchfield St
Torrington, CT 06790
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-0486
Fax Number: (833) 950-2662
51 North Elm St Ste 1
Waterbury, CT 06702
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-4874
Fax Number: (833) 950-2358
1320 Main St Ste 19
Willimantic, CT 06226
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Phone Number: (877) 405-0488
Fax Number: (833) 950-2360
If you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, and don’t have a lawyer, it’s helpful to apply in-person at an SSA office. While SSA agent’s won’t be able to give you legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions on the application paperwork and process.
We wrote a complete guide to applying for disability on your own here, which goes in-depth on what to expect. To sum it up, you’ll want to prepare by making an appointment, reading over the application, and taking some notes on your medical situation.
You’ll also want to bring in the following on your appointment date:
A copy of your Social Security card: Or a record of your Social Security number (SSN)
Proof of age: Birth certificate, passport, or other government-issued ID
Information about where you live: Your mortgage or lease and landlord’s name
Proof of income: Pay stubs, bank statements, insurance policies, and other information about your income and the things that you own
Proof of resources: Bank statements for all checking and savings accounts, a deed or tax appraisal for all property you own except the house you live in, etc.
Medical information: Any medical reports you have access to, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of your doctors
Info on your work history: A recent resume, or a summary of your most recent job titles, employers, and dates worked
Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.
While wait times may vary, offices are often busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. We’d recommend scheduling an appointment, or avoiding these peak hours, when visiting your local field office.
The SSA reopened for walk-ins in 2022. They do advise that those without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits, so we’d recommend scheduling your visit in advance.
If you’re not applying with a lawyer, we recommend applying for benefits at your local SSA office. While the representatives there won’t be able to give you legal advice, they can explain parts of the application that may be confusing, and answer basic questions about the disability benefit process.
Go to whichever office location is closest to you. If you’re having a hard time getting ahold of your closest office, and are willing to travel, setting up an appointment at another nearby office is a good bet. Regardless of which office you visit, it’s a good idea to take note of who you interacted with. At a minimum, keep a record of which office you visited, which representative you spoke with, and your date of contact.
Some SSA offices do have drop boxes. When SSA offices closed, or restricted their hours, due to COVID-19, drop boxes were put in place for non-contact document delivery. Not all offices have, or still operate, drop boxes — so it’s best to call your specific office before you drop off any paperwork.
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