Social Security Expands Nationwide Public Office Hours Beginning Jan 8, 2020

Starting on January 8, 2020, Social Security offices nationwide will be open to the public on Wednesday afternoons. Currently, a field office is generally open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Wednesdays. Beginning on January 8, 2020, offices will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with typical field office hours from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The agency is also hiring 1,100 front line employees to provide service on the agencys National 800 Number and in its processing centers. The agency is currently bringing onboard 100 new processing center employees and approximately 500 new teleservice representatives for the 800 Number. An additional 500 hires for the 800 Number will occur later in 2020.

Find your nearest Social Security office at Indiana's largest directory of disability services, IndianaPop.org Most Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office. People may create a "my Social Security" account at SocialSecurity.gov/MyAccount Many Social Security services are also available by calling 1-800-772-1213 (voice) or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY).