Our Founder and CEO

It’s impossible to describe our CEO’s achievements without touching on the history of our business. Jim’s dedication to True Help^® led him to create a better way to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance. Watch this video series to learn more about both.

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Our Story

Our philosophy is simple: People with disabilities deserve a real chance to reclaim their lives.

How It All Started

After working for the Social Security Administration for several years, Jim Allsup realized that people needed more attention and support than they were able to get from the SSA.

That experience inspired him to create a new kind of company, focused on helping people with chronic health conditions access the life-changing benefits they need.

Nearly 40 years later, what started as a one-man company has grown into an organization of hundreds of professionals headquartered in Belleville, Illinois. Allsup and its affiliates are innovators of specialized services and technologies that help meet the financial and healthcare needs of Americans with disabilities.

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Our History

Allsup is a nationwide, premier provider of Social Security disability representation, veterans disability appeal, return to work, and healthcare insurance services for individuals and organizations. Since opening its doors in 1984, Allsup has helped more than 400,000 people receive their SSDI and Medicare benefits.

Trust Allsup To Tell Your Story^™. Here’s Why.

40 Years Experience
400,000 Customers Awarded SSDI
97%* SSDI Success Rate
20,000+ Resources for other financial needs
50% Higher Likelihood of Receiving Benefits
97% Customer Satisfaction Rate

*For those who complete the process with us.

Take a look at some of our milestone achievements, and learn how we became the company we are today.

Jim Allsup

1984

Jim Allsup establishes Allsup & Associates in Belleville, Illinois

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1991

Construction of Allsup headquarters at 300 Allsup Place

Inc magazine

1992

Ranked in Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Firms, 3rd year in a row

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1997

Jim Allsup testifies before Congress on the Federal Agency Compliance Act

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1999

Allsup patents Seamless ORS®, an overpayment reimbursement service

Torch Awards

2006

Better Business Bureau TORCH Award for Customer Service Excellence

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2007

Allsup represents successful claimant number 100,000

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2008

Allsup Medicare Advisor service launches

Social Security for Dummies

2012

“Social Security for Dummies” manual published with recommendation for Allsup

Veteran

2012

Allsup Veterans Disability Appeal Service launches

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2014

Empower by Allsup® and Allsup Employment Services launched

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2015

Allsup Benefits Coordination added to portfolio of healthcare insurance services

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2016

Allsup represents successful claimant number 275,000

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TODAY

We are a full-service, national provider of expert disability claim services

The Allsup Core Values

Driven

We are driven to succeed, to innovate and to make a difference.

Expert

We are the experts who understand what it takes to serve our customers.

Fairness

We are fair and honest in each and every decision we make.

True Helping

We act on behalf of the individual in such a way that we can really make a difference in their lives.