How to apply for Salem County Office on Aging and Disabled Services — Title III + NJ SHIP + PAAD/Senior Gold Enrollment (Salem County) in New Jersey

Who it's for

The Salem County Office on Aging & Disabilities serves people age 60 and older, caregivers, and people with disabilities. Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, in-home services, assisted and SCOOT transportation, NJ SHIP Medicare counseling, help applying for PAAD, Senior Gold and Lifeline, Jersey Assistance for Community Care-Giving (JACC), Medicaid long-term services (MLTSS) screening, legal services, adult protective services, and a loan closet. Call the office at 856-339-8622 or 1-877-222-3737.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+
• Proof of Salem County residency
• For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
• For NJ SHIP Medicare counseling: Medicare card

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Salem County Office on Aging and Disabled Services — Title III + NJ SHIP + PAAD/Senior Gold Enrollment (Salem 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 Salem 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