Taunton, MASocial Security Office

The Taunton office supports a high volume of disabled workers, with an SSDI share of 13.8% that is higher than 75% of field offices nationally. As of December 2024, the ZIP code 02780 alone accounts for 1,940 of these SSDI recipients. Across the 11 ZIP codes served, the office manages a total monthly payout of $55 million. While the majority of the 30,150 total beneficiaries are retirees, the office remains a primary point of contact for your disability application.

You can visit Taunton for initial SSDI applications, document drop-offs, and in-person identity verification. This office also assists with Medicare enrollment and direct deposit updates. Note that this office does not make final disability determinations, which are handled by the state, nor does it conduct hearings. Always contact this office using the phone button below to confirm if your specific request requires an appointment.

Bring a government-issued photo ID and a detailed 15-year work history to your appointment. You should also provide a comprehensive list of all treating physicians with their contact information and addresses. Include any recent medical records, a list of current medications, and copies of any prior denial letters if you are reapplying. Expect your interview with a claims representative to last between 45 and 90 minutes.

Avoid delays by ensuring your work history is complete and accurate for the last 15 years. Many people fail to provide recent medical records or neglect to mention secondary mental health conditions that impact your ability to work. Never sign a form at the office without reading it thoroughly to ensure all information is correct. Missing these details can lead to unnecessary processing delays.

Most people apply for SSDI without legal guidance and only seek help after receiving a denial. Working with an attorney during the initial application stage helps you ensure your evidence is properly documented for the entire administrative record. A free case review can clarify your options before you submit your paperwork.

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 Taunton field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Taunton field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.