Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
The Myrtle Beach office manages a caseload of 13,110 disabled-worker beneficiaries as of December 2024. The ZIP code 29526 alone accounts for 1,875 of these SSDI recipients. With a total of $272 million in monthly benefits paid out to the community, this office handles 10.7% of the state's total beneficiary population.
You can use this office to file initial SSDI applications, drop off required medical documentation, and verify your identity in person. While staff can assist with Medicare enrollment and direct deposit setup, they do not make the final decision on your disability claim. That determination is handled by the state DDS. If your claim is denied, your appeal will eventually move to a separate hearing office, not this location.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $272,210k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a complete 15-year work history to your appointment. You should also provide a list of all treating physicians with their current addresses, recent medical records, and a list of your current medications. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those as well. Expect your appointment to last between 45 and 90 minutes as a claims representative reviews your file.
Avoid delays by ensuring your work history is accurate and covers the full 15-year period. Many people fail to provide recent medical records or forget to mention conditions that impact their ability to work. Never sign forms without reading them thoroughly, as errors lead to processing delays. Providing incomplete contact information for your doctors is another frequent issue that slows down the evidence-gathering phase.
Should you bring an attorney?
The application stage is the foundation of your entire claim, yet many people navigate it without professional guidance. An attorney can help you understand your options and ensure your medical evidence is presented clearly to the state. An attorney can help you avoid common pitfalls that lead to an initial denial. A free case review can help you determine if you have a strong path forward.
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 Myrtle Beach field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Myrtle Beach field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While you can visit for certain services, scheduling an appointment is recommended to ensure a claims representative is available to assist you. You can contact this office to confirm if your specific needs require an appointment.
Yes, you can start your application online through the official SSA website. However, you may still need to visit the Myrtle Beach office for identity verification or to submit physical medical records that cannot be uploaded digitally.
You should bring your photo ID, a 15-year work history, a list of all your doctors with their contact information, and any recent medical records. Having these documents ready helps the staff process your application more efficiently.
Most appointments at the Myrtle Beach office typically last between 45 and 90 minutes. The duration depends on the complexity of your case and the amount of documentation you need to submit or review.
