State and Local Benefits Resources for New Jersey

Works to ensure that the rights of people with disabilities are protected and that they and their families have access to quality programs and services including health care, community living, employment programs and assistive technology.

Administers programs and services designed to make it easier for seniors to maintain independence, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

Helps people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible by providing case management, residential services, supported employment services and various family support services.

Information on the State Office of Disability Determination Services (DDS), which makes disability and blindness determinations for the U.S. Social Security Administration on most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims filed in the State.

Focuses on serving people who have become disabled as adults, whether through illness or injury. The Division responds to requests for information and referral assistance on issues affecting people with any type of disability in New Jersey.

Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a state application form. Application is in Word format.

Advises SSA customers in New Jersey, New York, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on how they may contact their local office to obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Provides locations where veterans in New Jersey can apply for benefits or receive primary health care and mental health services.

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.