Social Security Disability in Boise, Idaho
Getting Disability Benefits Insurance in Boise
Social Security Disability Insurance in Boise is a wage replacement program to pay Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to workers who have contributed taxes and have earned enough “working credits” to qualify. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Boise can be paid to qualified workers who have a mental or physical health condition which is so severe the worker is unable to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA) and the condition is expected to last for at least 12 continuous months or to result in death.
Social Security Disability Insurance in Boise may also be available for widows, widowers, or dependents of a wage earner who is deceased, retired or disabled and is receiving or has received SSDI benefits.
Boise residents who have not worked or paid taxes but who are blind, disabled, or aged (over 65 years of age) and have limited income and resources may qualify for another Federal Government assistance program called Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Boise SSI claimants may also qualify to receive Medicaid, in most states, when they are approved for Supplemental Security Income.
To apply for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income in Boise or any of the surrounding cities including: Meridian, Kuna, Eagle, Garden City, Ontario, Emmett, Hailey, Baker City or Twin Falls, contact the Social Security Administration by:
- Applying for social security by calling them at 1-800-772-1213
- You can also file and apply for disability benefits by visiting a Social Security Disability regional representative in Boise. To find the nearest Social Security Administration office, visit the Social Security Administration website at http://www.ssa.gov/. Go to the SSA homepage to find the regional office locator. Enter your zip code. This site will bring up the closest Idaho Social Security Administration office.
- Or applying for SSI or SSDI online, at www.ssa.gov
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If a claimant’s application is denied the claimant has 60 days to file their appeal. There are several steps in the appeals process and appeal activities are managed through the Social Security Administration Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR).
The ODAR for the Seattle Region conducts hearings and makes decisions for the residents in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Social Security Administration
Office of Adjudication and Review (ODAR)
Columbia Tower, Suite 2900,
701 Fifth Street, M/S 904,
Seattle, Washington 98103-7075
Telephone: (206) 615-2236
Fax: (206) 615-2247
-Boise ODAR Hearing Office
Each request for a hearing is processed by one of 5 hearing offices. The address, location, and phone number for the Boise, Idaho, office is listed below and it is a satellite office of the Billings Office.
Social Security Administration
Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
720 Park Blvd. Suite 275,
Boise, Idaho 83712
Telephone: (866) 826-3892
Fax: (208) 336-7454
The Boise satellite office services the following cities in Idaho: Boise, Caldwell, and Twin Falls. It also services Ontario, Oregon.
Completed Social Security Disability Benefits applications are sent to the Idaho Disability Determination Services Offices for medical adjudication. Applications for both Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance are sent to the DDS office from the local Social Security Administration Field Offices.
Idaho Disability Determination Services Office
1505 North McKinney,
Boise, Idaho 83704-8533
Telephone: (208) 327- 7333
1-800-626-2681
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 21,
Boise, Idaho 83707-0021
According to the Social Security Administration, the SSA Field Offices in Idaho perform a full range of services. Claimants may apply for SSDI or SSI, replace their Social Security cards, make changes to their benefits information or the SSA will help Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources apply for extra help with the cost of their prescription drugs under the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program. Below we have provided the Boise area social security office to make your filing process easier.
Social Security Administration
1249 S Vinnell Way,
Suite 101,
Boise, ID 83709
Telephone: (208) 321-2900