Benefits · Healthcare
How to apply for NJ SHIP — State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Medicare Counseling)
New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services — administers NJ SHIP
Who it's for
NJ SHIP provides free, confidential, unbiased Medicare counseling to NJ residents. Trained volunteers help with: Medicare Part A/B/C/D plan selection; Medicare Savings Programs and PAAD enrollment; appeals; billing disputes; long-term care insurance questions. Statewide via 21 county AAA partner offices. Call 1-800-792-8820 to find local NJ SHIP counselor.
NJ's SHIP (Medicare counseling). Free service — value is in informed plan choice that can save $1,000s annually.
What you'll need
- Medicare card
- Current insurance info
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-792-8820
Renewals
annual
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