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Social Security Disability resources and information within Louisiana.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Louisiana, click here.
File for Disability in Louisiana
Due to the fact that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a federal government-run organization, applying for disability benefits is typically the same in every state. There are three ways to file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits with the SSA. An individual can apply in-person, over the telephone or online.
- In-person: Apply in-person at your local Social Security field office. Find your local office here.
- Telephone: Apply over the telephone by calling the SSA's toll-free customer service line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
- Online: Apply online at ssa.gov.
State Statistics
The following information is about Social Security Disability in Louisiana.
| Resident Population | 2,899,027 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 3.9% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 6.1% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $511.86 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,048.82 |
Appeal Hearings in Louisiana
There are currently 33 administrative law judges (ALJs) who serve in the 4 hearing offices within Louisiana. If you are appealing a denial in Louisiana, you can expect a shorter wait time and processing time compared to the rest of the nation.
| Louisiana | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 10.9 Months | 14.8 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 377 Days | 490 Days |
| Cases Approved | 42% | 43% |
| Cases Denied | 36% | 37% |
| Cases Dismissed | 21% | 19% |
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services aids individuals with disabilities find and retain work. Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Services office for assistance.
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services State Office
Mailing Address:
950 N. 22nd Street
P.O. Box 91297
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9297
(View Map/Get Directions)
Phone and Fax:
(225) 219-2225
1-800-737-2958
FAX: (225) 219-2942
FAX: (225) 219-4993
Director:
Mark Martin
mmartin@lwc.la.gov
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
There are 24 Social Security Field offices, 4 Office of Disability Determination Services and 4 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review to help the disabled residents of Louisiana.
If you need assistance during the Social Security Disability application process, please contact your relevant disability office listed below for help.
Louisiana Social Security Field Offices
Alexandria Office3401 North Blvd |
Bastrop Office300 Holt St |
Baton Rouge Office5455 Bankers Ave |
Baton Rouge Office4332 Harding Blvd |
Bogalusa Office205 Arkansas Street |
Covington Office19375 North 4th St |
De Ridder Office807 S Pine Street |
Hammond Office2100 Robin Ave |
Houma Office423 Lafayette St |
Kenner Office1616 Joe Yenni Blvd |
Lafayette Office106 Corporate Blvd |
Lake Charles Office825 Ryan St Lake |
Leesville Office2100 Sartor Street |
Minden Office346 Homer Road |
Monroe Office1120 Plaza Blvd |
Morgan City Office1279 Clothilde St |
Natchitoches Office107 S Williams Ave |
New Iberia Office705 W Admiral Doyle Dr |
New Orleans Office400 Poydras Street |
Opelousas Office5097 I49 S Service Rd |
Plaquemine Office24655 Plaza Drive |
Ruston Office2017 Bular St |
Shreveport Office1240 S Pointe Pkwy |
Terrytown Office115 Terry Pkwy |
Louisiana Disability Determination Services
Metairie Office of Disability Determination Services
2900 Veterans Boulevard
P.O. Box 5919
Metairie, LA 70990
Phone: 800-732-8920
Shreveport Office of Disability Determination Services
PO. Box 4446, Centenary Station
2920 Knight Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
Phone: 800-732-8919
Baton Rouge Office of Disability Determination Services
P.O. Box 96074
Baton Rouge, LA 70896-9074
Phone: 800-732-8921
Administrative Office of Disability Determination Services
530 Lakeland Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Louisiana Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review
Alexandria Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
3403 Government Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
Telephone: (877) 748-9764
Fax: (318) 448-9842
eFile Fax: (877) 559-1912
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
LOUISIANA: Alexandria, El Dorado, Lake Charles, Leesville, Monroe, Natchitoches, New Iberia, Opelousas, Plaquemine
Metairie Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Galleria Building, Suite 2000
1 Galleria Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70001
Telephone: (877) 870-6383
Fax: (504) 219-8917
eFile Fax: (877) 559-1919
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
LOUISIANA: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge (North), Bogalusa, Covington, Hammond, Kenner, Lacombe, Metairie
New Orleans Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Suite 1600
1515 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Telephone: (888) 297-2210
Fax: (504) 589-4585
eFile Fax: (877) 559-1922
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
LOUISIANA: DeRidder, Houma, Lafayette, Morgan City, New Orleans (Downtown), New Orleans (West Bank)
Shreveport Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Louisiana Tower, Suite 700
401 Edwards Street
Shreveport, LA 71101-6129
Telephone: (866) 690-1805
Fax: (318) 676-3889
eFile Fax: (877) 864-5923
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices: