After decades of working physically demanding jobs, as an older blue-collar worker, you may be unable to continue due to a disabling condition. With limited options to transfer to a new line of work, you may struggle to make ends meet and access the support you need....
New Jersey is a state full of avid football fans. Whether you root for the local USFL team, the New Jersey Generals, or a nearby NFL team, it's hard to deny that football is a hard-hitting sport. However, ten former NFL players, including Willis McGahee, Jason Alford,...
An applicant who applies for Social Security Disability in New Jersey has a decent chance of approval. That’s because New Jersey approves around 52 percent of its SSD claims. That’s a significant amount compared to the approval rates for most other states. However,...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that establishes minimum requirements for retirement and health care plans of private companies. It protects employees and their beneficiaries by setting a higher standard for employers to follow if...
Though Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is of great help, it only covers total disabilities, which can leave room for financial concerns. This is why it is good to have other sources of benefits, such as Medicare and Medicaid. However, Medicare has a...
In New Jersey, a long-term disability insurance policy provides a source of income for people who become disabled and cannot work. In addition, it provides a way to keep an individual's or family's finances stable during a prolonged or permanent absence from the...
If you filed for disability benefits from various sources, you might notice a particular deduction from your private long-term disability insurance payments. You might think this is a mistake by your insurer, but it might not be the case if it is an offset. If you...
The backlog of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims is a persistent problem that has plagued the Social Security Administration (SSA) for many years. Despite several efforts to reduce the backlog, the issue persists, and more than one million people are...
If you live in New Jersey, you may be considering disability insurance to protect yourself in the event of unexpected injuries or illnesses. There are several types of disability insurance available, including ERISA/Private Long Term Disability insurance. What...
Some employers provide their workers with private plans to protect their financial stability during tough times, such as injuries or health problems that cause life-altering disabilities. However, not all of them have the same terms and payment schemes. Here are the...