Supplemental Security Income is needed by many New Jersey residents who are blind, disabled and over 65 and do not earn enough to support themselves. The program is beneficial for people who meet the requirements to be approved. For many, however, there are concerns...
Supplemental Security Income
SSI benefits to see 2.8% hike in 2019
About 67 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) starting in January 2019, according to the Social Security Administration.More than 8 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will also see a 2.8...
Can you get other state or federal help if you get SSI benefits?
New Jersey residents who meet the basic requirements to get Supplemental Security Income receive a significant boost to their prospects as they seek to improve their health and get back on the right track to a rewarding and productive life. However, for some people,...
SSI benefits and impairment related work expenses – key points
Not everyone in New Jersey who is receiving Supplemental Security Income is completely unable to work. However, since SSI benefits are based on need, they could have various concerns about finances with trying to get back on the job. For these individuals,...
Recipients of SSI benefits who turn 18 can get continued payments
When a person under 18 in New Jersey is getting Supplemental Security Income, it is a common concern as to whether they will continue to meet the criteria to get SSI when they turn 18. When the person turns 18, there will be a redetermination as to whether the person...
What should I know about income and SSI benefits?
Supplemental Security Income is a vital avenue for people in New Jersey and across the nation who are disabled, 65 and older or blind and meet the necessary income and resource requirements to be approved. However, there are important points that go along with...
Why you need experienced legal help when seeking SSI benefits
New Jersey residents who are blind, disabled, 65 or older and meet the basic requirements to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) do not always get approved for the benefits. Frequently, this is because they have made some type of mistake when applying, did not have...
What if I get an overpayment of my SSI benefits?
Since Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a need-based program for people who are 65 or older, blind and/or disabled, New Jersey recipients should be keenly aware of the rules for the program. A violation of these rules could lead to the SSI-related benefits being...
Can receiving help after a disaster effect SSI benefits?
New Jersey residents who are disabled, blind, over the age of 65 and meet the other requirements to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will certainly understand that life presents its challenges on a regular basis. When the issues that resulted in the need for...
Based on COLA, SSI benefits will rise in 2019
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a useful and essential program for New Jersey residents and people across the nation who are 65 and older, are disabled or blind. There are certain other criteria that must be met for the person to be approved for SSI-related...



