Supplemental Security Income is needed by many New Jersey residents who are blind, disabled and over 65 and do not earn enough to support themselves. The program is beneficial for people who meet the requirements to be approved. For many, however, there are concerns...
Month: December 2018
SSI benefits to see 2.8% hike in 2019
About 67 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) starting in January 2019, according to the Social Security Administration.More than 8 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will also see a 2.8...
What does ERISA do to protect me if I am disabled?
With jobs and benefits in flux with the changing landscape in New Jersey and across the nation, being protected for the future is one of the biggest concerns that people will have. The potential for suffering an injury that leaves a worker disabled and unable to work...
Can you get other state or federal help if you get SSI benefits?
New Jersey residents who meet the basic requirements to get Supplemental Security Income receive a significant boost to their prospects as they seek to improve their health and get back on the right track to a rewarding and productive life. However, for some people,...
When might a consultative exam be needed for SSD benefits?
When disabled and seeking Social Security Disability benefits, New Jersey residents might become discouraged when their claim is not immediately approved by the Social Security Administration. They might even be confronted with a denied Social Security Disability...