Social Security helps to provide income stability for those who are disabled and can no longer work as well as qualifying retirees. Many New Jersey residents find themselves unable to work due to physical or mental disabilities that make them eligible for disability...
FERS applicants must also apply for SSDI
New Jersey residents who are employed by the federal government in the executive, judicial or legislative branches are covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to providing retirement benefits, FERS also offers disability benefits for those...
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to increase in 2021
New Jersey residents who receive Social Security Disability Insurance or veterans disability benefits will see a cost-of-living increase in 2021, according to a national benefits selection services company. The increase will occur in January. SSDI annual...
Where can people in New Jersey find help with ERISA violations?
A case against Huntington Ingalls Industries relating to ERISA has been allowed to proceed to trial. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA, requires employers to meet certain standards when offering pension plans to their employees. According to a...
Representation may help a claimant during a SSI hearing
Filing for disability claims in New Jersey seems like a process requiring little more than following detailed steps. Filing out necessary forms combined with providing evidence seems simple. That said, someone decides on applications. Denials are possible, although an...
Obtaining medical records when a person doesn’t have insurance
If a person is applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is generally a good idea to include recent medical records in their application. However, obtaining these records may be difficult if a person lacks adequate medical insurance. Here are some ways to...
The ill effects of Social Security backlog in New Jersey
The Government Accountability Office, a government watchdog group, recently conducted a study on the adverse effects caused by the backlog in the Social Security system. In the time period studied, the GAO discovered that over 100,000 people died while waiting on...
Common reasons why disability claims are denied
Across New Jersey and in other parts of the U.S., millions of people who apply for Social Security benefits and are denied each year. The reasons for a denial of a Social Security disability claim are numerous, but there are several common reasons why a claim might be...
Social Security Disability Insurance and prescription meds
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, in New Jersey, there are many factors that the Social Security Administration will consider. Because a person must be disabled and unable to work to get the benefits, there are certain questions that...
What to avoid after a benefits claim is denied
When you file a disability claim in New Jersey or any other state, it will be sent to an examiner for review. There is a chance that your initial application will be denied. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you won't eventually be approved for payments at a...
