Did you know? Family Leave Insurance Imagine this scenario- your mom lives alone and has a hip replacement. Who is going to help her while she recovers? Chances are you‚Äôll have to take time off of work to do so. But there may be some help available to ease your financial concerns. NJ passed the […]
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NJFA takes part in Retirement Gathering for a Founding Trustee
¬†NJFA takes part in Retirement Gathering for a Founding Trustee Trenton‚ÄîThe New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) participated in the retirement gathering on January 2, 2013 for one of NFJA‚Äôs founding Trustees, Margaret Chester. Peg has served as a regional director for Green Thumb (a senior employment program),¬† a board member of the National Association […]
The Affects of Sandy for Seniors
The Affects of Sandy for Seniors NJFA has partnered with NCOA on a few occasions to share a common message or service. NCOA‚Äôs One Away campaign has been something that NJFA has tweeted or facebooked about because we understand that many seniors (and many families) are one illness, one accident, on job loss away from […]
The Social Security Administration Encourages You to be on the Look Out for Scams
The Social Security Administration Encourages You to be on the Look Out for Scams Disaster scams are still out there. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issued another warning last week. The scammers are making phone calls and sending emails, posing as FEMA or SSA employees. They ask¬† for your Social Security number¬† and bank information, […]
Go Direct- Deadline approaching
One important thing to know from anyone receiving Federal benefits is that by March 1, 2013 you need to switch to Direct Deposit.
In the aftermath of Sandy
In the aftermath of Sandy Many New Jerseyans were affected by Hurricane Sandy, a number of them seniors. In the past two weeks since then we‚Äôve seen many images of destruction and heard many stories of days without power. If you are still in need of assistance as you recover from the damage Sandy left […]
Medicare Billing Issues- Be Informed
Being an educated patient is your best defense
Medicare Advantage- Beware of scare tactics
What is Medicare Advantage? Medicare Advantage plans are private plans offered by insurance companies to replace your traditional Medicare benefits.
Foundation’s Annual Fall Event and Honoree Dinner Announced!
Foundation‚Äôs Annual Fall Event and Honoree Dinner Announced! The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) will hold its 5th Annual Fall Fundraising event on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. The event will begin with a 2 pm Matinee at the George Street Playhouse to see the production, One Slight Hitch. The show is written by The […]
Many Considerations Regarding Social Security Benefits, Who Knew?
Many Considerations Regarding Social Security Benefits, Who Knew? File and Suspend. Sounds like orders for a top secret spy. But no, it is a term used in the world of Social Security benefits. File and suspend means that someone can apply for their Social Security Retirement benefits but then suspend receiving their payments. Why? Well […]