Applying for a disability benefit these days is easier than it used to be. You can begin the process by calling in, visiting your local Social Security office or going on their website. Then, you need to submit your Social Security number, followed by other documents...
Many New Jersey residents rely on Social Security payments to survive. While these payments may serve as much-needed relief, many who rely on Social Security find the application process difficult. One of the more complex aspects of Social Security involves the Trial...
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...
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...
Social Security replaces a portion of your income when you retire. New Jersey retirees will begin receiving benefits at the federal retirement age between 66 and 67 years old. Social Security bases your benefit payment on your highest 35 years of earnings. Social...
If you are unable to work because of a disability, you may be wondering if you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The answer is: it depends. Do you have a serious disability? The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines a disability as...
The Social Security system is one of the largest bureaucracies in New Jersey and the rest of the United States. Decisions that it makes often take time and effort from processors and medical professionals. In some instances, this time is unnecessary and can be harmful...
Many New Jersey residents depend on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for income after experiencing a disabling condition that prevents them from earning full-time gainful employment. If your physical or mentally disabling condition prevents you from...
Your ability to make a living in New Jersey and enjoy life is critical. If you were to be suddenly faced with a disability that prevents you from working for months or years, the business you spent years building, your savings or even your job will be at risk....
For millions of Americans struggling with a disability, having access to Social Security Disability Insurance is one of the few ways to help them attain financial stability. If you or someone you love in New Jersey is struggling to get their claim approved by the...
