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...
Why should people invest in private disability insurance?
While many employers in New Jersey offer disability insurance, some people might want to buy private insurance to supplement their income in the event that they can't work for long periods of time. Otherwise, they might not be able to pay for their health care and...
Supplemental Security Income eligibility
Supplemental Security Income is an important financial assistance program for persons who have limited income and who suffer from blindness or disability. Understanding the difference between SSI criteria and ordinary Social Security criteria can help people qualify...
Rule changes possible for those seeking SSI benefits
When disabled individuals over the age of 65 meet the financial requirements to get Supplemental Security Income in New Jersey, the benefits can help in myriad ways. SSI benefits are for those who are limited in their resources and income. It can be problematic for...
SSI benefits, how much it pays and other possible services
Getting approved for Supplemental Security Income in New Jersey can be a relief to people who are blind, disabled, 65 or older and have limited income and resources. That relief can result in people failing to understand the full scope of the services they can...
Denied SSI claims have different aspects for reconsideration
When applying for Social Security disability benefits of any kind in New Jersey, there is a chance that the claim will be denied. There are levels of appeal for all claims including Supplemental Security Income. Since SSI benefits are for those who are blind,...
Understanding how income is subtracted from SSI benefits
Since New Jersey residents must meet certain requirements to be eligible for Supplemental Security Income, it is obviously imperative to know what those requirements are. The requirements include being blind or disabled, being 65 or older and being limited in income...
How does getting a loan affect SSI benefits?
Getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in New Jersey can be a relief to those who are disabled, blind and 65 and older with resource and income limitations. Still, getting the benefits will not automatically clear a person's financial worries so they no longer...
Can SSI benefits be suspended?
Being approved for Supplemental Security Income can be the equivalent of a sigh of relief for New Jersey residents. If they meet the income and resource limitation requirements, are blind, disabled and 65 or older, they are likely eligible for SSI. Even with that,...
Can you still get SSI benefits if you work at an “SGA” level?
Not all New Jersey residents who are getting Supplemental Security Income are completely unable to work. Many will either work or want to work despite being blind, disabled, over 65 and meeting the other requirements to get SSI. There are, however, concerns as to how...
