Disability insurance is a crucial safety net for many workers in New Jersey. It can provide some peace of mind in case of an unexpected illness or injury. However, there may be a false sense of security among workers with disability insurance through their employer....
Month: December 2022
‘New Evidence’ in an ERISA claim in New Jersey
When an employee files a lawsuit against their employer in New Jersey for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), one of the key elements of the case is whether or not the new evidence presented is enough to allow the court to overturn the...
SSDI’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 in New Jersey
When consumer prices go up in New Jersey, Social Security beneficiaries need a hedge to protect them. That's where the annual COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) comes in. This is an essential update to SSDI benefits that survivors, retirees and disability payment...
How the SSA determines SSDI eligibility
In New Jersey and throughout the country, in order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you must prove that you are unable to work because of your condition. It sounds simple, but the approval process is a complicated one. The Social Security...
Finding the right long-term care policy
It's important to understand the distinction between long-term care policies and other health plan types in New Jersey. Although they may seem to work similarly, they differ in many ways. Which insurance types offer long-term care? With standard health insurance and...