Know the Right Information on the NJ Temporary Disability Insurance Program
A Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) program offers cash benefits to NJ workers who are not able to continue their work, and the causing incident did not occur by their job. The reason for not being able to do the job can be any serious illness, injury or any type of disability. In addition to that, if your healthcare provider certifies that you won’t be able to carry your work since you are at a high risk for covid-19 (you may have an underlying health condition), you can also avail benefits from the program. A large percentage of NJ employers are required to have TDI for all of their employees. Employers have the option to choose the insurance plan --- it can either be from the state or from a privately owned insurance company. You can talk to your employer and learn which coverage you have. If you are covered by a government plan, you can apply yourself online to avail the benefits. In case you are covered by a privately run insurance company, you’ll need to ask your employer to