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If you work in New Jersey, there are several programs you may be eligible for:

• Temporary Disability Insurance provides benefits for when you can't work due to a non-work-related illness or injury.
• Workers' Compensation provides you with medical treatment, wage replacement, and permanent disability compensation if you suffer job-related injuries or illnesses.
• Family Leave Insurance provides cash benefits for up to 12 weeks for you to care for a seriously ill or injured family member, or to care for a newborn or newly adopted child.

Learn more about each program and how to apply below.

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• For more information about these programs, contact the Department of Labor at the following numbers: 
  • Temporary Disability Insurance/Family Leave: 1-609-292-7060 
  • Workers’ Compensation: 1-609-292-2515 

Temporary Disability Insurance

Temporary Disability Insurance provides cash benefits to New Jersey workers who have to stop working due to a physical or mental health condition or other disability that was not caused by your work.

Your healthcare provider certifies how long you need to recover from your medical condition, up to a maximum of 26 weeks.

To have a valid claim for Temporary Disability Insurance, you need to have paid into the program through your employment and meet minimum gross earnings requirements. Temporary Disability Insurance is available to most New Jersey workers.

Temporary Disability Insurance claims are handled by the New Jersey Department of Labor’s Division of Disability Determination Services. To see if you qualify and to apply for benefits, visit the NJ Department of Labor’s Temporary Disability information page or call 1-609-292-7060 (TTY 1- 800-852-7899) to speak with someone from 8 am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

 

Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation provides you with medical treatment, wage replacement, and permanent disability compensation if you suffer job-related injuries or illnesses, as well as death benefits to your dependents if you die as a result of your employment.

To learn more about the program and to apply, visit the NJ Department of Labor’s workers' compensation information page or call (609) 292-2515.

 

Family Leave

Family Leave Insurance provides New Jersey workers cash benefits for up to 12 weeks to provide care for a seriously ill or injured family member, or to care for a newborn or newly adopted child.

Learn more about the program and apply online at myleavebenefits.nj.gov or call 1-609-292- 7060 (TTY 1- 800-852-7899) to speak with someone from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.