Disability

New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefits: How to Get Up to 85 Percent Pay Replacement (Max $1,055 Weekly) for Up to 26 Weeks

Getting sick is stressful. Getting sick while your paycheck evaporates is a different kind of stress—like trying to patch a leaky roof during a thunderstorm with a single paper towel.

Amount: 85% of average weekly wage up to $1,055 for 26 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file within 30 days of disability Location: New Jersey

North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit

State property tax relief for qualifying North Dakota residents age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled, including a homeowner credit and a renter refund option.

Amount: Homeowner: up to $9,000 reduction in taxable value; renter: up to $600 annual rent refund Deadline: Homestead: typically by April 1; renters: postmarked by May 31 (before June 1) Location: North Dakota

Oklahoma Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker)

Refundable credit for qualifying Oklahoma heads of household with low taxable burden when 65+ or totally disabled, when annual ad valorem taxes exceed 1% of total gross household income.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $200 Deadline: File Form 538-H by June 30 for the prior-year taxes Location: Oklahoma

Social Services Block Grant (SSBG / Title XX)

Flexible federal funding that supports a broad array of social services in every state, including child care, adult protective services, foster care, home-delivered meals, transportation, substance abuse treatment, and more. States use SSBG to fill gaps not covered by other programs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free services; value varies by need and locality Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption that shields up to $50,000 of a primary residence's fair market value for eligible South Carolina seniors and residents with disabilities.

Type: Benefit Amount: $50,000 reduction in taxable value on a primary legal residence Deadline: Apply with your county auditor or assessor between January 1 and July 15 for the current tax year Location: South Carolina

SSA Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)

A customized savings and expense plan that lets SSI recipients set aside income and resources for work goals without reducing their monthly cash benefit.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies: protects hundreds to thousands of dollars per month when approved work expenses are set … Deadline: Open year-round Location: United States

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Free Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers through a nationwide network of trained volunteer counselors. SHIP helps seniors and people with disabilities understand Medicare options, compare plans, enroll in coverage, resolve billing problems, and access cost-saving programs—saving beneficiaries an average of $1,000+ per year in healthcare costs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free Medicare counseling and plan comparison; typical savings exceed $1,000/year Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services

Free career services for people with physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory disabilities through a nationwide network of state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Services include career counseling, job training, education assistance, assistive technology, job placement, and ongoing support—all at no cost to eligible individuals.

Type: Benefit Amount: Comprehensive employment services at no cost Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Tennessee Property Tax Relief: Get Up to $1,500 Off Your Property Taxes if You Are Elderly, Disabled, or a Veteran

State-funded reimbursements that cover part of the property taxes on a primary residence for qualifying Tennessee homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by county Deadline: Apply through your county trustee by 35 days after the April tax delinquency date (typically early April or mid-May depending on county) Location: Tennessee

Ticket to Work 2025: Try Working Without Losing Benefits

A practical guide to SSA's Ticket to Work program, explaining who can use it, how wage-related protection works, and how to avoid common mistakes while testing employment

Type: Benefit Amount: Free services and benefit-continuity protections Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States