Adrian Alpena Ann Arbor Battle Creek Bay City Benton Harbor Big Rapids Chesterfield Clawson Dearborn Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit Escanaba Farmington Hills Flint Flint Fort Gratiot Grand Rapids Highland Park Holland Inkster Jackson Kalamazoo Lansing Livonia Ludington Marquette Monroe Mt Pleasant Muskegon Owosso Petoskey Pontiac Redford Roseville Saginaw Saint Clair Shores Sault Sainte Marie Sterling Heights Traverse City West Branch Wyandotte How to apply for disability at an Michigan SSA office Frequently asked questions about Michigan SSA offices Resources > Disability help by state Disability help by state SSA Office Addresses and Phone Numbers in Michigan Written by Jackie Jakab Lead Attorney Published October 2, 2023 Updated October 4, 2023 7 min read Why trust us? Compass Disability offers free, high-quality disability advice for Americans who can't work. Our team of Stanford and Harvard trained lawyers has a combined 15+ years of legal experience, and have helped over 10,000 Americans apply for disability benefits.

Why trust us? 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 Michigan — plus their hours, phone number, and fax number.

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Adrian

1040 S Winter St Ste 2401

Adrian, MI 49221

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 512-5943

Fax Number: (833) 950-3401

Alpena

111 N 4Th Ave

Alpena, MI 49707

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 452-4195

Fax Number: (833) 950-2774

Ann Arbor

3971 Research Park Dr Ste A

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 402-0825

Fax Number: (734) 929-6463

Battle Creek

5700 Beckley Rd Ste D1

Battle Creek, MI 49015

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 445-0829

Fax Number: (833) 950-2462

Bay City

1115 Washington Ave

Bay City, MI 48708

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 366-4924

Fax Number: (833) 950-2134

Benton Harbor

455 Bond St

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-5457

Fax Number: (833) 950-2474

Big Rapids

502 N State St Ste A

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 245-0641

Fax Number: (833) 950-3705

Chesterfield

26200 21 Mile Rd

Chesterfield, MI 48051

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 635-0788

Fax Number: (833) 950-3699

Clawson

140 North Crooks

Clawson, MI 48017

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 456-9559

Fax Number: (833) 950-2784

Dearborn

19853 Outer Dr Ste 200

Dearborn, MI 48124

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 714-0392

Fax Number: (833) 950-2466

Detroit

3400 Conner St

Detroit, MI 48215

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-7824

Fax Number: (833) 950-2782

Detroit

477 Michigan Ave Mcnamara Bldg/Rm 450

Detroit, MI 48226

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 748-7691

Fax Number: (833) 902-2656

Detroit

5715 Michigan Ave

Detroit, MI 48210

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 319-0730

Fax Number: (833) 950-3701

Detroit

7800 W Outer Dr Ste 375

Detroit, MI 48235

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 365-6741

Fax Number: (833) 950-2780

Detroit

9222 Grand River Ave

Detroit, MI 48204

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 405-0043

Fax Number: (833) 950-2778

Escanaba

1013 1St Ave North

Escanaba, MI 49829

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 545-5503

Fax Number: (833) 950-2132

Farmington Hills

27650 Farmington Rd

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-2210

Fax Number: (833) 950-3695

1149 Robert T Longway

Flint, MI 48503

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 318-7282

Fax Number: (833) 950-2120

2021 W Carpenter Rd

Flint, MI 48505

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 748-9766

Fax Number: (833) 902-2644

Fort Gratiot

2620 Krafft Rd

Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 895-0042

Fax Number: (833) 950-2468

Grand Rapids

3045 Knapp St NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 319-5710

Fax Number: (833) 902-2660

Highland Park

60 East Grand Ave

Highland Park, MI 48203

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 512-5945

Fax Number: (833) 950-2138

Holland

657 Hastings Ave

Holland, MI 49423

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 223-6062

Fax Number: (833) 950-3395

Inkster

28657 Cherry Hill Rd

Inkster, MI 48141

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 704-4860

Fax Number: (833) 950-3697

Jackson

234 W Louis Glick Hwy Ste 200

Jackson, MI 49201

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-0473

Fax Number: (833) 950-2124

Kalamazoo

317 South Drake Rd

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-9088

Fax Number: (833) 950-2128

Lansing

5210 Perry Robinson

Lansing, MI 48911

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 512-5944

Fax Number: (833) 950-2130

Livonia

34010 Plymouth Rd

Livonia, MI 48150

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-7371

Fax Number: (833) 580-0159

Ludington

150 N Jebavy Dr

Ludington, MI 49431

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 495-0075

Fax Number: (833) 902-2652

Marquette

300 S Front St 1st Fl Ste 1

Marquette, MI 49855

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 782-9154

Fax Number: (833) 902-2658

Monroe

1300 S Telegraph Rd

Monroe, MI 48161

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 274-5416

Fax Number: (833) 950-2772

Mt Pleasant

1940 Sweeney St

Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-7667

Fax Number: (833) 950-2478

Muskegon

340 Morris Ave

Muskegon, MI 49440

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 763-2632

Fax Number: (833) 950-2464

Owosso

1350 E Main St

Owosso, MI 48867

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 628-1592

Fax Number: (833) 950-3405

Petoskey

308 State St Ste 8

Petoskey, MI 49770

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 574-2588

Fax Number: (833) 950-2479

Pontiac

1280 Pontiac Rd

Pontiac, MI 48340

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 299-3777

Fax Number: (833) 950-2122

Redford

26840 W Seven Mile Rd

Redford, MI 48240

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 329-5729

Fax Number: (833) 950-2470

Roseville

15250 E 12 Mile Rd

Roseville, MI 48066

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 833-2541

Fax Number: (833) 950-2472

Saginaw

611 E Genesee Ave

Saginaw, MI 48607

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-5868

Fax Number: (833) 902-2662

Saint Clair Shores

19503 E Eight Mile Rd

Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 845-0540

Fax Number: (833) 950-2136

Sault Sainte Marie

2861 Ashmun St Ste 1

Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 285-6007

Fax Number: (833) 950-2188

Sterling Heights

7385 Triangle Dr

Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 619-4768

Fax Number: (833) 580-0165

Traverse City

1329 S Division St

Traverse City, MI 49684

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 739-4802

Fax Number: (833) 950-2125

West Branch

2938 Hansen Rd

West Branch, MI 48661

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 897-0602

Fax Number: (833) 902-2654

Wyandotte

3450 Biddle Ave

Wyandotte, MI 48192

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-7407

Fax Number: (833) 950-3067

How to apply for disability at an Michigan SSA office

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:

Frequently asked questions about Michigan SSA offices

What time do SSA offices open in Michigan?

Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.

When’s the best time to visit an SSA office in Michigan?

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.

Do I need an appointment to go to my local SSA 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.

Should I apply for disability at an SSA office or online?

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.

What SSA office do I go to?

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.

Do SSA offices have drop boxes?

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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