When a person is receiving Social Security disability benefits in New Jersey, it does not necessarily mean the SSD benefits will continue indefinitely. The Social Security Administration regularly assesses claims and might decide that a person is no longer eligible....
What should I know about valuing for SSI benefits?
For New Jersey residents who are applying for or receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), they must know that the resources they own are critical in the determination as to whether they are eligible for these benefits or not. Just because a person has been...
Does age affect determination of disability?
For those in New Jersey who are injured or ill and are seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, understanding the five-step sequential evaluation process is critical. The individual aspects of this process will be used when Disability Determination Services...
Can SSI benefits be reinstated fast after failed work attempts?
Not all New Jersey residents who are getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are completely unable to work and perform substantial gainful activity (SGA). Simply being blind, disabled, 65 or older and having limited income does not imply that work is impossible....
Are you at risk for multiple sclerosis?
Facing a life-altering diagnosis is intimidating but important. Early detection of all ailments is crucial to the management and treatment of a disease. This is also true if you’re concerned that you’re experiencing symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)....
ERISA claims, non-ERISA claims and what a person should know
For New Jersey residents who have privately bought disability insurance on their own or are taking part in a group plan offered by employers, it can be confusing and worrisome when they are injured, ill or disabled and they realize that they need to use the benefits....
