When it comes to Supplemental Security Income, New Jersey residents who meet the basic requirements of being approved will often still have questions about what benefits are available in addition to SSI. Medicaid is one such benefit. Understanding how a person...
Can you get Social Security disability benefits for depression?
For many Americans, being depressed is much more than just feeling sad. It can make you feel worthless, unloved, and unable to perform daily functions. If you suffer from severe depression, know that you are not alone. According to the Anxiety and Depression...
What are the SSI requirements for addicts?
For people in New Jersey who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and have medical issues that render them unable to work because of them, it is possible to get Supplemental Security Income provided they meet the basic requirements of being disabled, blind or 65 or older....
Facts about monthly resource determinations for SSI benefits
When a New Jersey resident is applying for or getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there are the basic requirements of being 65 or older, disabled or blind. However, since SSI benefits are also based on financial need, the person cannot have resources whose...
Medical tests for SSI benefits sometimes require travel
Since Supplemental Security Income is for people who meet the income limitations, as well as being blind, disabled or 65 or older, there are times when finances are a problem, even when applying for SSI-related benefits. New Jersey residents who fall into this...
Legal help in getting Social Security Disability at every step
No one in New Jersey plans to be in a position where Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are needed, but when it happens, it is imperative to take the necessary steps to ensure that the applicant has the best chance at being approved. There are various aspects...
