New Jersey Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what New Jersey offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The New Jersey Division of Workers' Compensation handles claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment -- your employer may direct initial care.
- File a claim petition if benefits are disputed.
- Notify your employer within 90 days.
- File a formal claim petition within 2 years.
- Phone: 609-292-2515
- Web: nj.gov/labor/wageandhour/tools-resources/laws/workers-compensation
State Disability Programs
New Jersey has Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) -- one of the few states with this program.
- Provides wage replacement for non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.
- Pays approximately 85% of average weekly wage, up to the state maximum.
- Up to 26 weeks of benefits.
- Funded through employee and employer payroll contributions.
- Provides wage replacement for bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member.
- Up to 12 consecutive weeks.
- Online at myleavebenefits.nj.gov
- By phone: 609-292-7060
Medicaid
New Jersey Medicaid is called NJ FamilyCare.
How to apply:- Online at njfamilycare.org
- By phone: 1-800-701-0710
Vocational Rehabilitation
The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) helps people with disabilities find employment.
Contact:- Phone: 609-292-5987
- Web: nj.gov/labor/career-services/special-services/individuals-with-disabilities
Disability Rights
Disability Rights New Jersey is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 609-292-9742 / 1-800-922-7233
- Web: drnj.org
Veterans Services
The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 1-888-838-7697
- Web: nj.gov/military
State Employment Protections
New Jersey has the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), one of the strongest disability employment protection laws in the nation. Applies to all employers regardless of size.
Where to file a complaint:- NJ Division on Civil Rights: 973-648-2700
- Web: njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Division of Workers' Compensation | 609-292-2515 | nj.gov/labor | | Temporary Disability Insurance | 609-292-7060 | myleavebenefits.nj.gov | | NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) | 1-800-701-0710 | njfamilycare.org | | Vocational Rehabilitation | 609-292-5987 | nj.gov/labor | | Disability Rights NJ | 1-800-922-7233 | drnj.org | | Division on Civil Rights | 973-648-2700 | njoag.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |