One of the most difficult aspects of pursuing a successful disability claim with the Social Security Administration is the requirement that you submit adequate medical evidence to prove that your illness or injury prohibits you from gainful employment or fulfilling...
The federal government administers a program that provides financial benefits to persons who are deemed to be permanently and totally disabled. A person is eligible for benefits if he or she has earned sufficient work credits and is totally and permanently disabled....
One of the most beneficial federal statutes has an especially ominous nickname: COBRA. The name stands for Congressional Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The statute was passed in 1985 to assist employees whose group health insurance was discontinued, either because...
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...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act is a federal statute intended to protect workers' rights under various benefit plans that may be provided by an employer. ERISA does not require New Jersey employers to provide specific kinds of plans, but once an employer...
People who suffer from mental disorders or have a family member who suffers from one of these disorders are often unaware that the Social Security Disability Insurance program provides benefits if the illness meets SSDI eligibility requirements. Also, the process of...
A person who suffers a spinal cord injury is often facing a challenging time trying to navigate everything that happens after the incident. Not only do they need to worry about their medical care, they also have to think about finances. This isn't an easy journey but...
Many residents of New Jersey have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and come away empty handed when their applications were denied. In many such cases, the applicant may have lacked the necessary understanding of SSDI benefits criteria and...
When New Jersey residents are seeking Social Security disability benefits, they might have a vague understanding of the basic requirements to be approved. Of course, the person must be disabled with an injury, condition or illness that renders them unable to work....
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...