Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
As of December 2024, 7,125 disabled-worker beneficiaries rely on the Johnson County office. ZIP 66061 alone accounts for 870 of these recipients. While the SSDI share of 6% is lower than the national median of 11%, the office remains a vital resource, managing a total monthly payout of $253 million.
You can use this office to file initial SSDI applications, drop off medical evidence, verify your identity, and update your direct deposit information. While you can walk in for basic services, scheduling an appointment is recommended to reduce your wait time. This office does not make the final decision on your disability claim, as that process is handled by the state DDS. Any future hearings will be held at a separate Office of Hearings Operations location.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $253,139k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a detailed 15-year work history to your appointment. Provide a comprehensive list of all treating physicians, including their contact information and addresses. Have your most recent medical records, a list of current medications, and any prior denial letters ready for the claims representative. Appointments typically last between 45 and 90 minutes.
You may delay your benefits by failing to provide a complete 15-year work history or omitting recent medical records from your primary care providers. Forgetting to disclose mental health conditions or signing forms without fully reviewing the details can also lead to unnecessary processing setbacks. Ensure every document is accurate and thorough to avoid requests for additional information.
Should you bring an attorney?
The application stage is the foundation of your entire disability claim. Most applicants who apply without legal guidance face a denial, which makes the subsequent appeal process much more difficult. An attorney can help you organize your medical evidence and ensure your application accurately reflects your limitations from the start. Consider a free case review to understand how to strengthen your claim before you file.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
If your SSDI claim moves to a hearing
About two-thirds of initial SSDI applications nationwide are denied. If yours is, your case moves to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. SSA routes appeals from the Johnson County field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Johnson County field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While you can walk in for certain services, scheduling an appointment is recommended to ensure you are seen efficiently. Contact this office using the phone button below to confirm if your specific needs require a scheduled time.
Yes, you can start your application online to save time. However, you may still need to visit the Johnson County office to provide original documents or verify your identity in person.
Bring your photo ID, a 15-year work history, contact information for all your doctors, and any recent medical records. Having these items ready helps the representative process your file more effectively.
Most appointments at this office last between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the complexity of your application and the amount of documentation you need to submit.
