Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program in the U.S. that gives money to older people, blind people, and people with disabilities who have little or no income. These benefits help them pay for things like food, clothes and a place to live. While many people...
Social Security Disability benefits can be a financial lifesaver in your time of need. Securing these resources isn’t always as easy as it seems, though, since you have to prove certain elements of the law that are specific to your medical condition. And even after...
The most recent data on autism rates in New Jersey shows that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released in 2023, 1 in 34 children in New Jersey are...
Millions of Americans struggle to cope with anxiety. The condition can affect nearly every aspect of your life, rendering it hard to build and maintain relationships, engage in social settings and participate in activities that you enjoy. And if your anxiety is severe...
If you’ve purchased long-term disability insurance, then you expect your policy to kick in during your time of need. After all, you’ve paid your premiums to uphold your end of the bargain, so your insurer should do the same. Unfortunately, though, that isn’t always...
Being approved for Supplemental Security Income can be the equivalent of a sigh of relief for New Jersey residents. If they meet the income and resource limitation requirements, are blind, disabled and 65 or older, they are likely eligible for SSI. Even with that,...
If you're wondering whether you qualify for disability benefits due to Long COVID, the answer depends on several factors. Long COVID can significantly impact your ability to work. To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must demonstrate that your...
When an injury or illness prevents you from working for the foreseeable future, you need Social Security Disability benefits to secure financial stability. Although the potential of recovering these benefits can be promising, the sad truth of the matter is that a lot...
Being exposed to a traumatic event can have long-term ramifications for your mental health. Those who have been involved in a car accident, experienced extreme violence or lived through combat are amongst those individuals who can be severely traumatized and develop...
There are many reasons your claim for Social Security Disability benefits could get denied. Sometimes the reason is simple. Perhaps you did not fill out the paperwork correctly, missed a step in the process or did not provide all the required documents. But sometimes...