Social Security Disability Benefits Resources: Nebraska

According to the CDC, there are 22% of adults in Nebraska has some form of some type of disability Nebraska beneficiaries receive $381 million in benefits every year.

If you have a disability or a severe ailment that you believe will make it impossible for you to work full time for at least a year, then you could qualify for Social Security disability benefits. One of the ways to apply for Social Security disability benefits is in person at your nearest SSA office.

If you apply in person at your local SSA office, you can have a representative help you fill out with the application process. It is important to make sure all of your medical records are in order when you do apply for Social Security disability benefits. If you are approved for disability benefits, you can use that money for expenses related to your disability as well as basic necessities, such as groceries or gas.

Here is the maximum amount of monthly benefits that individual or a couple can receive in 2024 for SSI and SSDI benefits:

 
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)Maximum Monthly Benefit
Non-Blind Disabled Individual$1,550/Month
Blind Disabled Individual$2,590/Month
 
SSI Federal Payment StandardMaximum Monthly Benefit
Individual$943/Month
Couple$1,415/Month

There are 7 Social Security field offices, 1 Disability Determination Services Office and 1 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. Feel free to contact any of these offices with questions regarding your Nebraska Social Security disability application.

To speak with a local disability attorney about your case, fill out a free disability review today.

Nebraska Social Security Offices

115 N Webb Rd
Suite 1
Grand Island, NE 68803
Phone: 1-877-407-3441
100 Centennial Mall N
Room 240
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 1-866-593-2880
605 Iron Horse Dr
Suite 1
Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone: 1-855-207-7082
300 E 3rd Street
Room 204
North Platte, NE 69103
Phone: 1-866-830-0668
604 N 109th CT
Old Mill Centre
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 1-866-716-8299
415 Valley View Dr
Suite 100
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Phone: 1-800-297-4291

Nebraska Disability Determination Services

At the Nebraska Disability Determination Services offices accurate and prompt decisions are made on the disability benefits claims made by individuals. They use the following criteria when making a decision.

  • Medical Records
  • Medical and Psychological Evidence
  • Continuing Disability review
  • The applicant’s own Statement
Nebraska Office of Disability Determination Services

Disability Determinations Section
P.O. Box 82530
Lincoln, Nebraska 68501-2530
Telephone: 800-331-5616

Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review

These offices conduct hearings and release decisions of the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding appeals made by individuals on their disability benefits claim.

Nebraska Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review

SSA, OHO
Exec Center, Suite 500
1000 N 90th Steet
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Telephone: (402) 391-7118
Fax: (402) 398-1557
Services the following Social Security Field Offices:

IOWA:
Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Creston, Carroll
NEBRASKA:
Lincoln, Omaha, Norfolk

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