Time Limits You cannot receive WFNJ assistance for more than 60 months in an adult lifetime. Other Restrictions Convicted drug felons are disqualified for WFNJ assistance for ten years. Other sanctions apply to anyone who has made a fraudulent claim for benefits in any program. If you have lived in New Jersey less than a year, you will not receive benefits greater than those available in the state you left. Illegal aliens are ineligible for all benefits.
Legal aliens are subject to limitations as well.
The amount of the supplement will depend on your physical circumstances and how much other income you have. If you qualify for SSI, you will also receive Medicaid and may be eligible for homemaker service, meals, transportation and food stamps. What to Do To apply for SSI, call or visit any Social Security Office and make an appointment to see a representative. If you are denied benefits, you can file an appeal for reconsideration of your case within 60 days. Eligible persons may receive up to three months of housing costs and up to six months of utility payments.