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Disability During Unemployment (DDU) Benefits
Applying for Temporary Disability benefits but haven't worked recently and/or are collecting Unemployment benefits?
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Do You Get State Health Insurance Benefits?
See this important message from our partners regarding NJFamilyCare.
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Family Leave During Unemployment (FLDU)
Need to bond with a new addition to your family or care for a loved one, but you haven't worked recently?
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Adoptive Parents Can Get Benefits, Too
You can claim Family Leave benefits while bonding with a newly adopted child.
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You may be eligible for Temporary Disability Insurance benefits if your physical or mental illness or injury prevents you from working and was not caused by your work.
You may apply for Family Leave Insurance benefits if you are bonding with a newborn, newly adopted, or newly placed foster child. You may also apply if you are caring for a loved one with a serious physical or mental health condition, or to handle certain matters related to domestic or sexual violence.
Expectant mothers may qualify for both Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance benefits. Find out how the two programs work together for Maternity Leave Coverage.
Debit Card Information
We issue benefits on a prepaid Money Network/My Banking Direct debit card. Find out how and when you’ll receive your card.
Print an Application
Although the quickest way to apply is online, you can print out an application to submit by mail or fax if you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers, employers, and healthcare providers can get answers to common questions about our programs.
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