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SSDI Appeals in Mississippi

Your guide to filing an SSDI appeal in Mississippi — ALJ hearing office, wait times, state resources, and step-by-step process.

ALJ Hearing Office
Jackson ODAR
Average Wait Time
14–18 months
State SSI Supplement
Mississippi does not supplement federal SSI payments.
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Disability in Mississippi

Mississippi has one of the highest disability rates in the nation at approximately 19% of adults.

Mississippi consistently has one of the highest SSDI and SSI participation rates in the country, driven by high rates of chronic illness, poverty, and physically demanding occupational histories. The Jackson ODAR handles ALJ hearings for the state.

Filing in Mississippi

  1. Apply online at ssa.gov.
  2. Initial decision: Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Disability Determination processes initial applications.
  3. Reconsideration: File within 60 days of denial.
  4. ALJ Hearing: Jackson ODAR. Average wait: 14–18 months.
  5. Appeals Council and Federal Court (U.S. District Courts for the Northern or Southern District of Mississippi) if needed.

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