Public Benefit Articles
Helping New Jersey Residents Access Energy and Utility Assistance
Rising living costs have made it increasingly difficult for many households to keep up with monthly utility bills. Fortunately, a variety of programs across New Jersey are designed to help residents...
Are you Eligible to have your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D Covered?
Once an individual is eligible for Medicare, they may find themselves having to pay a premium every month for Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D coverage. However, under certain circumstances an...
Understanding Medicaid & New Jersey FamilyCare: A Simple Guide
There are several types of Medicaid (also called New Jersey FamilyCare) programs in New Jersey, and each has its own eligibility rules. The rules can be complicated. If you live in Middlesex,...
Understanding the Court System
The State Court System / Understanding the Court System Every state has its court system. Some courts handle trials and others review those trials. This article explains how the New Jersey court...
Bank Accounts and How They Can Affect Eligibility for SSI Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program run by Social Security and it provides monthly benefits and medical coverage to disabled or elderly individuals who have little or no income and few...
Unemployment Compensation
The Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) program meets the short-term needs of people who are unemployed. The Federal law sets basic standards. History The states set up their own programs within...
Working While Receiving Social Security or SSI Disability Benefits: A Word Of Caution
In order to receive Social Security or SSI disability benefits you must prove that you are not able to work at a regular full time job; however, you can still work and earn wages but the work that...
Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Ownership of Assets
Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a program that provides monthly income and Medicaid to people who are disabled or are 65+ years old with low income and few resources. This article...
Employment while receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
Question: can you work while receiving Social Security disability benefits? Answer: yes, but there are important rules that must be followed. First, it’s important to know which benefit you...
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