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How to apply for Mercer County Office on Aging — Title III + NJ SHIP + PAAD/Senior Gold Enrollment (Mercer County)
Mercer County Office on Aging — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for Mercer County; one of 21 NJ county AAAs.
Who it's for
Mercer County AAA serves seniors age 60+ and caregivers. Services include: Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels); NJ SHIP (Medicare benefits counseling); PAAD/Senior Gold/Lifeline enrollment via NJSave combined application; Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC); Caregiver Support; Protective Services; LSTC Long-Term Care Options Counseling. Apply by calling AAA at 609-989-6661 or emailing aging@mercercounty.org.
Mercer: County AAA. NJ SHIP = NJ's federal SHIP for Medicare counseling. NJSave is the unified application for PAAD/Senior Gold/Lifeline.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Mercer County residency
- For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
- For NJ SHIP Medicare counseling: Medicare card
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 609-989-6661
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Mercer County Office on Aging — Title III + NJ SHIP + PAAD/Senior Gold Enrollment (Mercer County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of mercer county residency, for home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual reassessment
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.