Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income payments are not applied retroactively. Despite this, having a firm understanding of one’s disability onset date is still important for New Jersey applicants. This date plays a pivotal role when...
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are often a financial lifeline for those who cannot work. As such, recipients are often hesitant to take any action that might jeopardize those benefits -- even putting off marriage. Realistically, though, it is entirely...
Being unable to work due to a disability, injury or illness can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. Social Security Disability Insurance -- SSDI -- and Supplemental Security Income -- SSI -- can be invaluable lifelines when one is unable to work....
Those who are unable to work due to medical conditions or disabilities often turn to benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance. However, there are situations where a person’s overall health may improve, and he or she might feel as if returning to work is a...
Many adults in New Jersey share the similar goal of building up some personal savings. Unfortunately, some people face greater hurdles on the way to this goal. Those receiving SSDI benefits may even be worried that saving any amount of money will put their benefits in...
The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be long and draining. This is one of the many reasons why it can be so disheartening to learn that your claim was denied. Fortunately, this is not the end of the road. You still have the...
Benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance Program -- SSDI -- can be life-altering if you are unable to work because of a disability. However, SSDI benefits are often talked about in terms of physical disabilities, leaving many people in New Jersey with...
The millions of individuals in New Jersey and across the rest of America who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits should expect to see higher monthly payments starting in Jan. 2022. The increase is based on the Social Security Administration’s annual...
Multiple sclerosis is a complicated disease that affects everyone differently. Many people with this disease continue to live independent, fulfilling lives for years following their diagnoses. However, the progression of symptoms can interfere with the ability to...
Living with bipolar disorder can be both emotionally and physically exhausting. Not everyone with this disorder has the same experience though, as there are a range of symptoms that can vary in severity. This difference in experience may leave some people wondering...