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About one million people in New Jersey have a disability. This is equivalent to 21% of its population and is below the national average of 25.6%. Despite the availability of state and federal aid programs, many disabled residents do not receive financial assistance. Only 3.4% of New Jersey residents receive Social Security Disability Income. Disabled […]

With a population of 1.9 million, Nebraska is one of the least populated U.S states. Yet, about 20% of Nebraska residents live with a disability. These disabilities affect their ability to work and earn a living. Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) affords financial support to residents who cannot work due to a disabling condition.

2,322, 751 adults in Ohio reportedly live with a disability affecting their ability to work. This is equivalent to 28% of the population, which exceeds the national average of 25.6%. Ohio’s population with disabilities is more likely to suffer from inactivity, high blood pressure, and obesity than adults in other parts of the nation. Fortunately,

The CDC estimates that 34% of residents in Mississippi are disabled. This number of disabled adults exceeds the national average of 25.6%. Every year, Mississippi spends about $4.5 billion on disability-related healthcare costs. Some individuals cannot live independently; some have mobility and cognitive issues, while others are visually and hearing impaired. Consequently, Mississippi has higher

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S, but it hosts about 200,000 people with a disability. Sadly, not everyone qualifies for the disability program the Social Security Administration (SSA) facilitated. On average, first-time applicants have a 38% chance of being approved for benefits. That means most applicants must go through the appeals process