The department of economic security des is the safety net agency for the state of arizona.
Arizona department of social security disability.
As one of the largest agencies in state government des serves more than 2 million arizonans annually through more than 40 programs that address the social and economic needs of those we serve.
Social security field offices in arizona.
Any of these offices will be able to clear up any questions you may have about your social security disability application.
The social security and supplemental security income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities.
And 7 p m monday through friday for contact information.
After social security reviews your disability application for financial eligibility for ssdi or ssi the agency sends it to arizona s disability determination services dds a state agency run by the arizona department of economic security des.
The social security administration has 18 field offices 2 offices of disability determination services and 3 offices of disability adjudication and review in the state of arizona.
Your social security number remains your first and continuous link with social security.
If a field office does not list its direct telephone number call the ssa at 800 325 0778 between 7 a m.
Dds decides whether you are medically eligible for ssdi or ssi.
This page provides detailed information about disability benefits and can help you understand what to expect from social security during the disability process.