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This page covers information and resources regarding Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the state of Indiana.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Indiana, click here.
File for Disability in Indiana
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a government organization that runs the disability programs known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Since these programs are federally run, most states follow the same procedures throughout the application process. There are a few different ways you can apply for Social Security Disability benefits in Indiana. You can file online on the SSA's website, over the phone, or in-person.
- Online: You can apply online at ssa.gov.
- Telephone: You can apply over the telephone by calling the SSA's toll-free customer service line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
- In-person: You can apply in-person at your local Social Security field office. Find your local Indiana office here.
State Statistics
The information below is about Social Security Disability in the state of Indiana.
| Resident Population | 4,069,842 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 1.9% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 5.5% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $520.61 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $959.65 |
Appeal Hearings in Indiana
Indiana has a total of 4 hearing offices to serve its residents and there are 44 administrative law judges who attend hearings throughout the state.
| Indiana | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 15.3 Months | 14.8 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 483 Days | 490 Days |
| Cases Approved | 44% | 43% |
| Cases Denied | 38% | 37% |
| Cases Dismissed | 20% | 19% |
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services of Indiana assists individuals with disabilities who want to work find and maintain a job. They provide employment services such as job placement assistance and transportation services that are based on the individual’s needs and disabilities. Recipients of either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) already qualify for VR services. Otherwise one needs to apply at their local VR office to obtain VR services. To find your local VR office, go to our VR Offices page or contact the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services below.
Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
402 W. Washington St., #W451
P.O. Box 7083, MS26
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-545-7763
FAX: (317) 232-1240
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
In the state of Indiana, there are 26 Social Security Field offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Services and 4 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review to provide assistance to the residents with their Social Security needs.
The disabled make up around 7.4% of the population and a little over 273,000 receive SSDI while nearly 127,000 receive SSI.
If you are applying benefits or have filed for disability already and need assistance for any reason, please contact your closest office below.
Indiana Social Security Field Offices
Anderson Office117 S Scatterfield Rd |
Auburn Office1240 South Grandstaff |
Bloomington Office515 W Patterson Drive |
Columbus Office2535 Arnold Street |
Crawfordsville Office1515 S Grant Ave |
Elkhart Office231 Waterfall Drive |
Evansville Office1708 North Spring St |
Fort Wayne Office2122 Lincolnway Ct |
Gary Office808 South Lake Street |
Hammond Office418 E Douglas Street |
Indianapolis Office575 N Pennsylvania St |
Indianapolis Office6745 Network Place |
Indianapolis Office5515 North Post Road |
Kokomo Office353 W. Alto Rd |
Lafayette Office10 S. 2nd St |
Madison Office150 Demaree Drive |
Marion Office844 N Miller Avenue |
Merrillville Office1438 E 85th Ave |
Michigan City Office636 Pine Street |
Muncie Office600 North Walnut St |
New Albany Office3700 Blackiston Blvd |
Richmond Office500 North A Street |
South Bend Office602 South Michigan St |
Terre Haute Office222 Cherry Street |
Valparaiso Office3810 Calumet Ave |
Vincennes Office606 Veterans Drive |
Indiana Disability Determination Services
Indianapolis Office of Disability Determination Services
P.O. Box 7069
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7069
Phone: 317-396-2007
800-622-4968
Indiana Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review
Evansville Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Federal Building, Room 272
101 NW Martin Luther King Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47708
Telephone: (855) 863-3559
Fax: (812) 465-6521
eFile Fax: (877) 670-6913
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
ILLINOIS: Carbondale, Effingham, Harrisburg, Mount Vernon, West Frankfort; INDIANA: Evansville, Vincennes and KENTUCKY: Henderson
Fort Wayne Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
6511 Brotherhood Way
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Telephone: (866) 770-1735
Fax: (260) 484-7188
eFile Fax: (877) 670-6916
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
INDIANA: Auburn, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Marion
Indianapolis Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Market Square Center, Suite 400
151 North Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2510
Telephone: (866) 931-4820
Fax: (317) 226-5827
eFile Fax: (877) 670-6919
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
INDIANA: Anderson, Bloomington, Columbus, Indianapolis (Downtown), Indianapolis (Northeast), Indianapolis (West), Kokomo, Muncie, Richmond
Valparaiso Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
1250 Eastport Centre Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Telephone: (866) 873-1269
Fax: (219) 476-1234
eFile Fax: (877) 435-0326
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices: