Key Cities
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Trenton
Employment
Social Security
vs. National Average
New Jersey TDI — New Jersey
New Jersey's Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) program provides benefits for up to 26 weeks for employees unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury.
State-Mandated Coverage
All eligible employees in New Jersey are covered under this program.
Employee-Funded
Benefits are funded through small payroll deductions — typically 0.5–1% of wages.
Short-Term Benefits
Provides income replacement for up to 26–52 weeks for qualifying disabilities.
Non-Work Related
Covers disabilities not covered by workers' compensation — illness, injury, pregnancy.
New Jersey's Neighboring States
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Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for New Jersey are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.