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Resources and information regarding Hawaii's Social Security Disability process.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Hawaii, click here.
File for Disability in Hawaii
There are three ways to initially apply for Social Security Disability benefits. An individual can apply online, over the telephone, or in-person.
- Online: Apply on the SSA's website ssa.gov.
- Telephone: Apply over the phone by calling the SSA's customer service line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
- In-person: Apply in-person at the closest Social Security field office.
State Statistics
The following information is about Social Security Disability in Hawaii.
| Resident Population | 877,231 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 1.8% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 2.9% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $544.52 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,121.19 |
Appeal Hearings
Hawaii has one of the highest approval ratings among all the states in the nation with only one hearing office and 4 administrative law judges (ALJs) to serve its citizens. Hawaii also has much shorter waiting times and processing times than most states as well.
| Hawaii | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 13.0 Months | 14.8 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 421 Days | 490 Days |
| Cases Approved | 63% | 43% |
| Cases Denied | 23% | 37% |
| Cases Dismissed | 14% | 19% |
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
If you are disabled and need help with finding and securing a suitable job for yourself, you can contact Hawaii's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) for assistance. The VR division of Hawaii is run by the state's Department of Human Services. Find your local VR office in Hawaii here or by contacting the Department listed below.
Hawaii Department of Human Services
Director’s Office
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 339, Honolulu, HI 96809-0339
Street Address: 1390 Miller Street, Room 209, Honolulu, HI 96813
Public Assistance Information Line: 855-643-1643
FAX: 808-586-4890
Email: dhs@dhs.hawaii.gov
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
There are 5 Social Security Field offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Services and 1 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review to help the disabled residents of Hawaii.
If you need assistance during the Social Security Disability application process, please contact your relevant disability office listed below for help.
Hawaii Social Security Field Offices
Hilo Office111 E Puainako St |
Honolulu Office300 Ala Moana Blvd |
Kapolei Office970 Manawai Street |
Lihue Office4334 Rice Street |
Wailuku Office2200 Main Street |
Hawaii Disability Determination Services
Honolulu Office Of Disability Determination Services
Ste 212, 919 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814-4920
Phone: 808-973-2244
Hawaii Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Honolulu Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Prince Kuhio Federal Building, Room 3-303
300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96850
Telephone: (855) 601-2479
Fax: (808) 541-3536
eFile Fax: (877) 394-9246
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices: