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If a citizen of New Jersey has a disabling condition that prevents him or her from working, they might qualify for either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both of these disability programs are federally run by the government agency known as the Social Security Administration (SSA). Almost all states follow similar procedures for the application process, but some do have minor differences. Here is an overview of Social Security Disability in New Jersey.
To find your local Social Security field office, Disability Determinations Services office, or an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in New Jersey, click here.
Chances of Approval at a Hearing
An applicant applying for Social Security Disability in New Jersey has a higher chance of approval than most other states in the United States. Although, this comes at the cost of having to wait much longer for a hearing date or final decision than the national average. It is known that Judges of New Jersey are more likely to approve applicants for lump-sum payments all the way back to the date they became disabled, not just when they applied. Here is a comparison of New Jersey hearing office statistics compared to the national averages.
| New Jersey | National | |
| Avg. Hearing Wait Time | 17.3 Months | 14.9 Months |
| Average Processing Time | 512 Days | 461 Days |
| Cases Approved | 52% | 44% |
| Cases Denied | 31% | 38% |
| Cases Dismissed | 17% | 18% |
New Jersey State Supplements for SSI
The Social Security Administration regulates the maximum amount a claimant of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can receive. As of 2015, the maximum amount one can receive is $733 per month. Although most states, such as New Jersey, provide claimants with an additional state supplemental benefit on top of the federal SSI payment to compensate for the cost of living in that state. Claimants of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are not eligible for state supplemental benefits.
How much an individual can receive in state benefits depends on his or her present living arrangement. Below are the different living arrangements with their corresponding payment amounts for 2015. Keep in mind that the table lists the combined federal and state benefit amounts. These numbers represent the maximum amount a claimant can potentially earn overall per month. Payments may be lower if the claimant has countable income.
| Category | Monthly payment |
| Person living alone or with others in own household | $764.25 |
| Person living with spouse who is not eligible for SSI | $886.00 |
| Person living in someone else’s household and receiving support | $532.98 |
| Person living in licensed residential health care facility | $943.05 |
| Person living in public general hospital or Medicaid-approved facility | $40.00 |
| Couple living alone or with others in own household | $1,125.36 |
| Couple living in someone else’s household and receiving support | $826.43 |
| Couple living in licensed residential health care facility | $1,838.36 |
State Statistics
Below are New Jersey statistics from the Social Security Administration's 2013 state annual report that was released late 2014. The SSA releases these reports yearly, typically in December, and they contain valuable information about each state from the previous year.
| Resident Population | 5,593,754 |
| Percentage of Population on SSI | 2.0% |
| Percentage of Population on SSDI | 3.9% |
| Average Monthly SSI Payment | $514.17 |
| Average Monthly SSDI Payment | $1,197.86 |
New Jersey Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) of New Jersey provides its disabled citizens with services that help them find and maintain work in the labor market. The VR will take the claimant's disability into consideration and will find jobs that accommodates for their specific needs. There are a total of 19 offices including New Jersey's administrative office. To find or contact your local VR office, visit our VR Offices in New Jersey page or contact the administrative office below.
New Jersey DVRS Central Office
Administrative Office
LWD Building, 10th Floor
John Fitch Plaza, PO Box 398
Trenton, NJ 08625
Telephone: 609-292-5987
Social Security Field Offices, DDS & ODAR
There are 24 Social Security Field offices, 1 Office of Disability Determination Services and 3 Office of Disability Adjudication and Review to help the disabled residents of New Jersey.
Please contact one of the offices below if you need assistance in filing for disability, checking your application status, or have any questions regarding the Social Security Disability process.
New Jersey Field Offices
Brick Office2620 Yorktowne Blvd |
Bridgeton Office149 West Broad Street |
Trenton Office635 S Clinton Ave |
Cherry Hill OfficeFive Executive Campus |
Clifton Office935 Allwood Rd |
East Orange Office7 Glenwood Ave Ste 100 |
Egg Harbor Township Office1350 Doughty Rd |
Elizabeth Office547 Morris Ave |
Glassboro Office51 Charles Iii Dr |
Glen Rock Office401 Hackensack Ave |
Hoboken Office79 Hudson St 6th Fl |
Iselin Office190 Middlesex Turnpike |
Jersey City Office325 West Side Avenue |
Mt Holly Office1710 Route 38 |
Neptune Office3310 State Route 66 |
New Brunswick Office550 Jersey Avenue |
Newark Office274 Springfield Ave |
Newark Office970 Broad Street |
Newton Office20 East Clinton Street |
Parsippany Office2200 State Rt 10 |
Paterson Office21 Clark St/fed Plaza |
Rio Grande Office1046 Route 47 South |
Somerville Office29 Davenport Street |
Toms River Office190 St Catherine Blvd |
Disability Determination Services
New Jersey Office of Disability Determination Services
Disability Determination Services
1 John Fitch Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: 609-777-1001
Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review
New Jersey Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
Second Floor
325 West Side Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Telephone: (877) 773-7451
Fax: (201) 324-1709
eFile Fax: (877) 560-6890
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices
NEW JERSEY: Hoboken, Jersey City and NEW YORK: Hylan Boulevard, South Bronx, Staten Island
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
3rd Floor
1100 Raymond Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07102
Telephone: (877) 405-9798
Fax: (973) 645-2467
eFile Fax: (877) 482-0781
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices
NEW JERSEY: Clifton, East Orange, Hackensack, New Brunswick, Newark, Newton, Parsippany, Paterson, Somerville, Springfield Ave, Union Township, Woodbridge
SSA Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
2475 McClellan Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Telephone: (866) 964-5769
Fax: (856) 317-3421
eFile Fax: (877) 389-3957
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Servicing the following Social Security Field Offices
NEW JERSEY: Brick, Bridgeton, Cherry Hill, Egg Harbor Township, Glassboro, Mount Holly, Neptune, Rio Grande, Toms River, Trenton