LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS: HUNTSVILLE, FLORENCE, DECATUR AL

Here are those hard to find telephone numbers for North Alabama Social Security field offices.  Please note that all Social Security offices now use toll free numbers which DO ring into the local office shown below.  Some tips:

All calls are now answered automatically by computer.  You will be given options.

  • Option 1 asks you to dial 1 if you want information about health insurance, Obama Care, etc.  If you do not, press 2.

    The second option asks you to press 1 if you know the extension number you wish to reach.  You probably do not, so press 0 for the operator.

    You will have to listen to some recorded announcements and music while a Social Security employee finds time to grab the phone.  Just hold on and be patient.  Here are those telephone numbers:

    FLORENCE, AL     (855) 884-3407

    DECATUR, AL       (888) 289-9185 (Serves Athens, also)

    HUNTSVILLE, AL   (866) 593-0665

    HOURS OF OPERATION

    Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays  9 AM to 3 PM

    Wednesdays:  9 AM to 12 Noon

    Social Security offices close Saturday and Sunday and for all Federal holidays.

    If you need help with a Social Security disability claim and wish to speak to an advocate (someone dedicated to helping you win benefits) call the Forsythe Firm at (256) 799-0297.
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    Neither the Forsythe Firm nor this posting is affiliated with the Social Security Administration or US Government. 

     

     

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