New Jersey residents who are eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income must follow certain requirements to retain them. The basics are relatively easy to remember, such as the person must be blind, be age 65 or older, or be disabled, and must have an income...
Month: December 2017
If I am blind or have vision issues, can I get SSD benefits?
Residents of New Jersey who are blind or have vision issues might be able to get Social Security disability. For those who are blind, there are two separate programs that can help. They are the Social Security Disability Insurance program and Supplemental Security...
The #1 challenge to getting disability benefits? Complexity.
The question: What kind of people are entitled to disability benefits?The answer: Every kind of people. From old to young, from advanced degrees to GEDs. So why does Social Security make it so complicated?One reason for the complexity is money. If it were easy to...
Legal assistance for New Jersey ERISA claims and appeals
When a New Jersey resident is filing an insurance claim under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, there are important facts to remember. This is true whether the case is being negotiated or there is a trial after the claim is being disputed or was denied....
What is deeming with SSI benefits for children?
New Jersey parents who have a child who is disabled will often have questions about Supplemental Security Income. Understanding how parental income and resources are deemed when the decision is made whether the child can get SSI-related benefits is key. A disabled...
What medical evidence is necessary for disability benefits?
For people in New Jersey who are seeking Social Security disability benefits, there are various criteria that must be met before they can get an approval. One of the most important factors in the case is meeting the medical requirements. Evidence is integral to this...