The Social Security Administration offers two different disability programs for New Jersey residents who can qualify before the standard retirement age. Those are Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. They are typically known as SSDI...
Month: September 2021
Understanding ERISA in New Jersey
Under federal law, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ensures that private employers provide their workers with an adequate retirement plan. While this is ERISA's main purpose, its provisions also extend into other benefits that employees are entitled...
How do you appeal a denial of your disability insurance claim?
If you are in New Jersey and need disability insurance, you will have to file a claim. It's common to have your claim denied on the first attempt, but that doesn't mean it's the end and that you will never be approved for benefits. You will need to know how to appeal...
The four levels of appeal for Social Security Disability benefits
When people in New Jersey apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they often face a denial after the initial stage. While these applicants may have serious disabilities preventing them from working or returning to their jobs, less than one-quarter of initial...