How To Apply for Disability in Michigan

Resources and information about Social Security Disability benefits in the state of Michigan.

To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Michigan, click here.
 

File for Disability in Michigan

There are several ways to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). An individual can apply online, over the telephone, or in-person.

  • Online: Apply online on the SSA's website at ssa.gov.
  • Telephone: Apply over the phone by calling the SSA's toll-free 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. Find your local office here.

 

State Statistics

The following information is about Social Security Disability in the state of Michigan.

Resident Population 6,162,828
Percentage of Population on SSI 2.8%
Percentage of Population on SSDI 6.3%
Average Monthly SSI Payment $536.72
Average Monthly SSDI Payment $1,145.61

 

Appeal Hearings in Michigan

Michigan has 70 administrative law judges who make decisions in court over Social Security Disability disputes at the 7 hearing offices throughout the state. Out of all the hearing offices in Michigan, the Flint Office has the highest approval rate (56%). Michigan's hearing process is more efficient than the average state with lower waiting times, lower processing times, higher approval rates, and fewer cases dismissed.

 

Michigan National
Avg. Hearing Wait Time 13.7 Months 14.8 Months
Average Processing Time 463 Days 490 Days
Cases Approved 48% 43%
Cases Denied 35% 37%
Cases Dismissed 16% 19%

 

Michigan Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Some people with disabilities may want to return to work but are unsure how or where to start. The Vocational Rehabilitation Services of Michigan helps disabled individuals prepare, obtain, and retain employment. Individuals who are not already on either Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will need to apply for VR services at their local VR office. To locate your closest office near you, visit our VR Offices page or contact the Michigan Rehabilitation Services department below.
 

Michigan Rehabilitation Executive Office

Executive Office
235 South Grand Ave, Suite 414
P.O. Box 30010
Lansing, MI 48909
800-605-6722 (toll free, voice)*
MRS-CustomerAssistance@michigan.gov

Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR

Michigan is home to 49 Social Security Field Offices, 4 Office of Disability Determination Services and 7 Offices of Disability Adjudication and review. These offices provide assistance to the residents who are looking to receive Social Security disability benefits.

Please contact one of the offices below if you need assistance in filing for disability, checking your application status, or have any questions regarding the Social Security Disability process.

Michigan Social Security Field Offices

Adrian Office

1040 S Winter St
Adrian MI 49221
(517) 263-7873

Alpena Office

111 N 4th Ave
Alpena MI 49707
(989) 354-4140

Ann Arbor Office

3971 Research Park Dr
Ann Arbor MI 48108
1-800-772-1213

Battle Creek Office

2518 Capital Ave Sw
Battle Creek MI 49015
(269) 962-0910

Bay City Office

1115 Washington Ave
Bay City MI 48708
1-866-366-4924

Benton Harbor Office

455 Bond St
Benton Harbor MI 49022
(269) 926-1865

Big Rapids Office

730 Watertower Rd
Big Rapids MI 49307
1-800-772-1213

Cadillac Office

1720 S Mitchell
Cadillac MI 49601
1-800-772-1213

Chesterfield Office

26200 21 Mile Road
Chesterfield MI 48051
1-800-772-1213

Dearborn Office

19853 W. Outer Drive
Dearborn MI 48124
1-800-772-1213

Detroit Office

26840 W Seven Mile Rd
Detroit MI 48240
1-800-772-1213

Detroit Office

477 Michigan Ave
Detroit MI 48226
1-800-772-1213

Detroit Office

9222 Grand River
Detroit MI 48204
1-800-772-1213

Detroit Office

19251 Mack Ave
Detroit MI 48236
1-800-772-1213

Detroit Office

5715 Michigan Ave
Detroit MI 48210
1-800-772-1213

Detroit Office

3400 Conner St
Detroit MI 48215
1-800-772-1213

Detroit Office

10201 W Seven Mile Rd
Detroit MI 48221
1-800-772-1213

Escanaba Office

2015 1st Avenue North
Escanaba MI 49829
(906) 786-9615

Farmington Hills Office

27650 Farmington Road
Farmington Hills MI 48334
1-800-772-1213

Flint Office

149 Robert T Longway Blvd
Flint MI 48503
1-888-318-7282

Flint Office

2021 W. Carpenter Rd
Flint MI 48505
1-877-748-9766

Fort Gratiot Office

2620 Krafft Rd
Fort Gratiot MI 48059
1-877-895-0042

Grand Rapids Office

3045 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids MI 49525
1-877-319-5710

Hamtramck Office

9324 Conant Ave
Hamtramck MI 48212
1-800-772-1213

Highland Park Office

60 East Grand Avenue
Highland Park MI 48203
1-800-772-1213

Holland Office

657 Hastings Ave
Holland MI 49423
(616) 392-4404

Houghton Office

902 Razorback Drive
Houghton MI 49931
1-800-772-1213

Inkster Office

28657 Cherry Hill Rd
Inkster MI 48141
1-800-772-1213

Ironwood Office

1401 E Cloverland Dr
Ironwood MI 49938
906-932-4034

Jackson Office

234 W. Louis Glick Hwy
Jackson MI 49201
(517) 784-0583

Kalamazoo Office

317 South Drake Road
Kalamazoo MI 49009
(269) 381-2313

Lansing Office

5210 Perry Robinson
Lansing MI 48911
(517) 393-3876

Livonia Office

34010 Plymouth Road
Livonia MI 48150
1-800-772-1213

Ludington Office

150 N Jebavy Dr
Ludington MI 49431
1-800-772-1213

Marquette Office

300 S Front St
Marquette MI 49855
(906) 226-3596

Monroe Office

1300 S Telegraph Rd
Monroe MI 48161
1-800-772-1213

Mt Pleasant Office

1940 Sweeney St
Mt Pleasant MI 48858
(989) 773-5411

Muskegon Office

340 Morris Avenue
Muskegon MI 49440
1-866-763-2632

Owosso Office

306 N Gould Street
Owosso MI 48867
(989) 723-1684

Petoskey Office

308 State St
Petoskey MI 49770
(231) 347-0692

Pontiac Office

1280 Pontiac Rd
Pontiac MI 48340
1-800-772-1213

Roseville Office

15250 E 12 Mile Rd
Roseville MI 48066
1-800-772-1213

Clawson Office

140 North Crooks
Clawson MI 48017
1-800-772-1213

Saginaw Office

611 E. Genesee Ave.
Saginaw MI 48607
(989) 759-0013

Sault Sainte Marie Office

2861 Ashmun St
Sault Sainte Marie MI 49783
1-800-772-1213

Sterling Heights Office

7385 Triangle Drive
Sterling Heights MI 48314
1-800-772-1213

Traverse City Office

525 Munson Ave
Traverse City MI 49686
(866) 739-4802

West Branch Office

2938 Hansen Rd
West Branch MI 48661
1-800-772-1213

Wyandotte Office

3620 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte MI 48192
1-800-772-1213

 

Michigan Disability Determination Services

Detroit Office of Disability Determination Services

P.O. Box 345
Detroit, MI 48231
Phone: 800-383-7155

Kalamazoo Office of Disability Determination Services

P.O. Box 4020
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
Phone: 800-829-7763

Traverse Office of Disability Determination Services

P.O. Box 1200
Traverse City, MI 49685
Phone: 800-632-1097

Lansing Office of Disability Determination Services

(Executive Office)
P.O. Box 30011
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 800-366-3404
 

Michigan Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review

Detroit Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building
477 Michigan Avenue, Room 900
Detroit, MI 48226
Telephone: (888) 748-7696
Fax: (313) 226-3625
eFile Fax: (877) 559-1737
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

MICHIGAN: Dearborn, Detroit (Connor), Detroit (Downtown), Detroit (East), Detroit (Grand River), Detroit (Southwest), Fort Gratiot, Wyandotte

 

Flint Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

300 West Second Street
Flint, MI 48502-2047
Telephone: (877) 607-9526
Fax: (810) 257-3641
eFile Fax: (877) 559-1917
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

MICHIGAN: Flint (Downtown), Flint (North)

 

Grand Rapids Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Campau Square Plaza Building, Suite 300
99 Monroe NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Telephone: (866) 613-2860
Fax: (616) 456-9061
eFile Fax: (877) 904-5481
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

MICHIGAN: Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Muskegon

 

Lansing Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Suite 200
4202 Collins Road
Lansing, MI 48910
Telephone: (877) 691-6144
Fax: (517) 337-4071
eFile Fax: (877) 904-5486
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

MICHIGAN: Battle Creek, Jackson, Lansing, Owosso

 

Livonia Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

3rd Floor
19575 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
Telephone: (866) 530-7806
Fax: (734) 805-2056
eFile Fax: (877) 847-1606
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

MICHIGAN: Ann Arbor, Detroit (Northwest), Farmington Hills, Inkster, Livonia, Pontiac

 

Mount Pleasant Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

4035 Sweeney Road
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Telephone: (866) 873-6604
Fax: (989) 773-1579
eFile Fax: (877) 435-0325
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

MICHIGAN: Alpena, Bay City, Big Rapids, Cadillac, Ludington, Mount Pleasant, Petoskey, Saginaw, Traverse City, West Branch

 

Oak Park Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

Crown Pointe Building, Suite 500
25900 Greenfield Road
Oak Park, MI 48237-1267
Telephone: (877) 223-6060
Fax: (248) 968-0205
eFile Fax: (877) 904-5525
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

MICHIGAN: Chesterfield (Mt. Clemens), Clawson, Detroit-Wyoming, Highland Park, Pontiac, Roseville, Sterling Heights