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Facts about SSDI and Medicare

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | May 11, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

There are a lot of misconceptions about SSDI and Medicare in New Jersey. Some people think that they are the same thing, while others think that SSDI is just a precursor to Medicare. If you want to clear up any confusion, here's what you need to know. The difference...

Is it possible to get SSDI and SSI benefits?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Nov 22, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

There are many people in New Jersey who receive both Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. These programs are generally known as SSDI and SSI. Being eligible for both is not typical in most cases, but both programs do apply to many...

Differences between SSDI and SSI

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Sep 27, 2021 | Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income

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?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Oct 12, 2020 | Supplemental Security Income

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

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Oct 31, 2019 | Supplemental Security Income

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

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Sep 26, 2019 | Supplemental Security Income

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

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Sep 12, 2019 | Supplemental Security Income

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

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Aug 22, 2019 | Supplemental Security Income

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

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Aug 1, 2019 | Supplemental Security Income

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?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Jul 11, 2019 | Supplemental Security Income

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...

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