Social Security Disability • SSD, SSDI & SSI
Sacramento Social Security Disability Benefits, Made Less Overwhelming
If a physical or mental condition has stopped your work in Sacramento or another part of Sacramento County, our disability team takes charge of your claim or appeal.
Our Firm
Over 100 years of combined legal experience
Brian Goode
&
Justin Idiart
If you suffer from a physical or mental disability that is preventing you from working in Sacramento, you may think that your situation is hopeless, but you should know that it is not. Disabled workers numbered 27,805 in Sacramento County in December 2024.
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides benefits to workers suffering from disabilities that are expected to keep them out of work for extended periods of time.
An experienced Social Security disability legal team at Idiart Law Group can help you obtain these benefits by presenting the strongest case possible to the Social Security Administration. We represent workers in Sacramento, across California, and nationwide.
Social Security Disability Benefits
Questions About SSD Claims? We Can Help.
The Social Security Disability system is confusing. People in Sacramento and across the country wonder: “Do I qualify?”, “What evidence do I need?”, “Why was I denied?”, and “What happens at a hearing?”
Idiart Law Group helps you make sense of it. Our disability team guides you through each step, manages the paperwork and deadlines, and represents you in front of Social Security so you don’t have to face it alone.
For clients in Sacramento and throughout California, when we review your case, we look at:
- Your current ability to work and earn a steady income
- The severity of your medical or mental conditions
- Your medical records, treatment history, and key documents
- Your past jobs and work history
- Whether you can do any other type of work
FREE SSD BENEFITS CONSULTATION
More than 8 Million Americans qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits.
HOW IT WORKS
Applying for Disability Benefits With Idiart Law Group
Attorney fees are typically paid as a percentage of past-due benefits approved by Social Security and must be approved by the SSA. You do not pay an attorney fee if no recovery is made, whether your case is in Sacramento, elsewhere in California, or nationwide.
Build the Evidence
We collect your medical records and supporting papers and help you explain how your conditions affect everyday life and your ability to hold a job in Sacramento or anywhere in the county.
Verify Eligibility
We learn about your health, work history, and where things stand with Social Security. We explain what SSD, SSDI, or SSI programs you may qualify for and what Social Security looks for, whether you live in Sacramento or elsewhere in California.
File or Appeal Your Claim
From the first filing to any appeal, we handle your Sacramento claim and its deadlines. If Social Security denies it, you generally have 60 days to appeal.
Hearings and Next Steps
If a hearing is needed, we prepare you for what to expect and represent you before the judge. We review the decision with you, discuss your options going forward, and continue guiding you from Sacramento or wherever you call home.
Ways We Can Help
Car Accident
If a careless driver hurt you or someone you love, we’re here to step in. Our team deals with the insurance company, gathers the evidence, and fights to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, and the impact on your life.
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Social Security Disability
When a health condition keeps you from working, getting SSD benefits shouldn’t be another battle. We guide you through applications and appeals, handle the paperwork and deadlines, and work to prove your disability so you’re not facing the system alone.
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Slip & Fall
Falls on unsafe floors, stairs, or walkways can cause serious injuries. We hold negligent property owners accountable and pursue compensation for your medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering.
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We handle many types of cases, including:
- Personal Injury
- Car Accident
- Social Security Disability
- Catastrophic Injury
- Dog Bite
- Disability Application
- Disability Appeal
- Disability Hearing
- Pedestrian Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home
- Slip & Fall
MEET OUR TEAM
Honest Care • Clear Advice • Smart Approach
Director of Social Security
Brian Goode
Personal Disability Attorney
Justin Idiart
Hearing Representative
Brandon Chapman
Hearing Representative
Breanne Hutchison
Hearing Representative
David Sanders
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Social Security Disability in California, by the Numbers
See how many California claims Social Security approves and how long a hearing takes, from the agency's own figures.
See the California numbersSacramento Disability Questions
What does Social Security's data show for disability benefits in Sacramento County?
Common enough that you would not be alone. In December 2024, Social Security's county table listed 270,025 people on benefits of every kind in Sacramento County, and 27,805 of them were disabled workers. Across California, disabled workers numbered 498,873. If your health has cut your working life short in Sacramento, our disability team can look at whether you qualify. Call or text (855) 772-6969.
When does Medicare start after I am approved for SSDI?
Usually two years after your entitlement date. Social Security says it automatically enrolls you in Medicare two years after the date you became entitled to disability benefits. People with ALS can get Medicare as soon as they are entitled. Special rules also apply to people with end-stage renal disease, which is permanent kidney failure. Our disability team explains how your approval dates line up, so the Medicare start date is not a surprise.
Does SSI start paying sooner than SSDI?
It can. SSDI has a five month waiting period. Payments cannot begin before the sixth full month of disability. There is no waiting period if your disability results from ALS and you are approved for SSDI on or after 07-23-2020. SSI has no five month wait. Social Security pays SSI disability benefits for the first full month after you filed your claim or, if later, the date you became eligible. Our disability team tells you which timeline applies to your Sacramento claim.
How does Social Security define disability for adults?
The test has five steps, and your work record is checked too. The condition must significantly limit basic work activities. It must last, or be expected to last, at least 12 months or to result in death. Earnings count too. In 2026, a person who is not blind and earns more than $1,690 a month is generally not considered disabled. Social Security says this amount applies to both Social Security and SSI disability claims. Our disability team measures your situation against that test.
Will Social Security pay for months before I applied?
Possibly. Social Security may pay SSDI benefits for up to 12 months before your application date if you were disabled then and meet the other rules. The five month waiting period still applies. That is one reason Social Security's own advice is to apply as soon as you become disabled. When we prepare your Sacramento claim, our disability team documents when your condition began, because that date can affect what you receive.
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