Most applications — also called “claims” — are approved or denied in less than 4 weeks. Make sure you send a complete application when you apply. It could get delayed or denied if there's missing information.

Additionally, New Jersey's Family Leave Insurance law allows mothers and fathers to take up to six weeks off within the first 12 months of a child's birth or placement. Family Leave Insurance benefits can be taken in one continuous period, or in one-week increments to bond with a new child.

How long can I receive PFL benefits? You may receive PFL benefits for up to 8 weeks within any 12-month period for care, bonding, or military assist claims. You can break up your eight weeks.

To be considered disabled: You must be unable to do work you did before and we decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of a medical condition. Your disability must last or be expected to last for at least one year or to result in death. Social Security pays only for total disability.

Family Leave Insurance provides New Jersey workers cash benefits for time off from work to bond with a newborn. While most New Jersey workers who take family leave are covered under the State's family leave program, some employers provide Family Leave Insurance through a plan with a private insurance carrier instead.

Under NJFLA, employers must provide 12 weeks of job-protected family leave to employees so they can care for or bond with a child.

If You Need to Extend Your DI Period If you are eligible to receive continued benefits, allow 10 business days for us to process your payment after we receive the DE 2525XX. If you misplaced the DE 2525XX, request the form using your SDI Online account or by calling 1-800-480-3287.