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Applying for Social Security Disability in the state of Maryland is very similar to applying in any other state. This is because the two major disability programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), are federal programs run by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Here are the details concerning Social Security Disability in Maryland.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Maryland, click here.
File for Disability in Maryland
If a citizen of Maryland is suffering from a disabling condition that prevents them from working, he or she may qualify for disability benefits. There are three ways one can file a claim for benefits:
- Online: Apply on the internet through ssa.gov.
- Over the telephone: Call the SSA's customer service line at (800) 772-1213.
- In-person: Apply in-person at a local Social Security field office. Click here for a list of field offices in Maryland.
Applicants may also seek representation through a disability advocate or lawyer who will significantly increase their chances for approval. There are no out-of-pocket costs for using representation throughout the application process.
Chances of Approval at a Hearing
When an applicant is denied benefits at the reconsideration level, he or she may request for a hearing in front of a Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to appeal the decision. The chances of approval during a hearing in Maryland is actually exactly the same as the national average. There are 34 certified ALJs that attend hearings in the 3 hearing offices within Maryland.
| Maryland | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 17.3 Months | 14.9 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 521 Days | 461 Days |
| Cases Approved | 44% | 44% |
| Cases Denied | 35% | 38% |
| Cases Dismissed | 21% | 18% |
Maryland State Supplements for SSI
The Social Security Administration (SSA) regulates the maximum amount of federal benefits a recipient can potentially receive from Supplemental Security Income (SSI). As of 2015, the maximum is $733 per month for a non-married recipient. Although depending on the state, a recipient may qualify for additional state supplemental benefits with their SSI benefits. The amount an individual would receive depends on his or her current living arrangement. To find out how much you could receive given your living situation, contact Maryland's Department of Disabilities.
Maryland’s Department of Disabilities
217 E. Redwood Street, Suite 1300
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Voice 410-767-3660
Toll Free ⁄ TTY ⁄ Voice 1-800-637-4113
State Statistics
The state annual report of 2013 was the last report released by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The report contains data about Social Security Disability in each state such as approval ratings and population counts. Below are statistics about Maryland from the 2013 state annual report.
| Resident Population | 3,789,311 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 2.0% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 3.7% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $532.05 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,135.95 |
Maryland Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Maryland offers services to those who are struggling with a disability that prevents them from working and achieving substantial gainful activity (SGA) through its Vocational Rehabilitation offices. These services help people with disabilities find and keep employment in the labor force. If someone is already receiving benefits through SSI or SSDI, they will automatically be eligible for VR services. To find your local VR office for assistance, view our Maryland VR Offices page or contact the administrative office listed below.
Maryland Office of Field Services HQ
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore MD 21218
Phone: 410-554-9442/888-554-0334
Fax: 410-554-9412
TTY or VP: 443-798-2840 VP
Email: dors@maryland.gov
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
There are 23 Social Security Field offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Services and 2 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review to help the disabled residents of Maryland.
If you need assistance during the Social Security Disability application process, please contact your relevant disability office listed below for help.
Maryland Social Security Field Offices
Abingdon Office3435a Box Hill Corp Center Drive |
Annapolis Office180 Adm Cochrane Dr |
Baltimore Office1010 Park Ave |
Baltimore Office2401 Bel Air Rd #106 |
Baltimore Office711 West 40th Street Baltimore MD 21211 |
Baltimore Office6722 Reisterstown Rd |
Baltimore Office6820 Hospital Dr |
Baltimore Office3431 Benson Ave |
Cambridge Office828 Airpax Road |
Columbia Office8865 Stanford Blvd |
Cumberland Office1 Frederick St |
Elkton Office101 Chesapeake Blvd |
Frederick Office10 N Jefferson Street |
Glen Burnie Office337 Hospital Dr |
Hagerstown Office1258 Maryland Avenue |
Owings Mills Office5 Park Center Court |
Rockville Office315 N Washington St |
Salisbury Office2414 Northgate Dr |
Seabrook Office7401c Forbes Blvd |
Silver Spring Office11006 Veirs Mill Road |
Suitland Office6110 Allentown Road |
Towson Office28 Allegheny Ave |
Westminster Office125 Airport Drive |
Maryland Office of Disability Determination Services
Disability Determination Services
PO Box 6338
Timonium, MD 21094-6338
Phone: 410-308-4360
Maryland Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
The Symphony Center, Room 300
1010 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201-5600
Telephone: (866) 613-3960
Fax: (410) 962-6999
eFile Fax: (877) 548-8804
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:
MARYLAND: Abingdon, Annapolis, Baltimore (Downtown), Baltimore (Glen Burnie), Baltimore (North), Baltimore (Northeast), Baltimore (Reisterstown), Baltimore (Rossville), Baltimore (West), Columbia, Frederick, Owings Mills, Towson, Westminster
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Baltimore NCAC East
WOC (Woodlawn Office Complex) Building
1718 Woodlawn Drive
Baltimore, MD 21207
Telephone: (410) 597-1995
Fax: (410) 966-9953
Office Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Rolling Road Commerce Center
2709 Rolling Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
Telephone: (877) 711-5019
Fax: (877) 661-9850
eFile Fax: (410) 965-7462