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Client-Focused
From Consultation to Implementation, our team is there to guide and support you. We keep a close eye on developments and provide regular updates. We are readily available to address any questions you may have to make sure you stay informed throughout the entire process.
Compassionate and Detail-Oriented Advocacy
Poag Disability Law emphasizes securing the maximum benefits a client deserves with caring and attention to detail. They work hard to cut through the “red tape” of SSA, ensuring critical documentation is correct, identifying previously missed claim details, and providing the full support necessary to secure a fair financial future for the client and their family.
Experienced
Jesse Randall Poag is a highly experienced attorney who has practiced law for more than 20 years. His areas of expertise and primary focus are Social Security and Disability Law. He has worked on hundreds of cases of both kinds and he and his team are committed to providing customized care and attention to every case. Each client’s needs are unique and are considered with the same care that a family member’s would be.
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frequently asked questions
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What are the basic requirements to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?
SSDI is designed for people who have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a long enough period, and who have a medical condition that meets the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of disability.
My initial SSDI application was denied. Do I still have a chance to receive benefits, and how can an attorney help?
Yes, absolutely. The majority of initial SSDI applications are denied, but this is often just the beginning of the process. You have the right to appeal the decision, and many successful claims are ultimately awarded at the appeal stage.
What is the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
While both SSDI and SSI are federal programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and require meeting the same strict medical definition of disability, they are based on very different financial criteria:
| Feature | SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) | SSI (Supplemental Security Income) |
| Funding Basis | Funded by payroll taxes; requires a sufficient work history (work credits). | Funded by general tax revenues; for low-income individuals with limited resources. |
| Financial Test | No limit on unearned income or assets (resources). | Strict limits on income and countable resources (assets) like bank accounts (generally $2,000 for an individual, $3,000 for a couple). |
| Medical Coverage | Generally leads to Medicare coverage after a waiting period. | Generally leads to immediate Medicaid coverage. |
| Who Qualifies? | Disabled workers who are “insured” based on their contributions. | Disabled individuals (including children) with little to no income/resources. |
Is there a time limit for me to apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI)?
If my SSDI claim is approved, how long will it take to receive my first payment and back-due benefits?
There are two distinct components that determine the start date of your payments: the mandatory waiting period and the payment processing time.
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By law, you must wait five full calendar months from your established date of disability onset (the date the SSA determines you became unable to work) before you are entitled to benefits.
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Your benefits begin in the sixth full month after the established onset date. (Note: This rule is typically waived for individuals with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease).
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Good News: Since the application and appeal process often takes many months or years, this 5-month waiting period is usually completed before you even receive your approval notice.