State Aging Agency
This agency has a wide range of services and referrals for seniors.
Department of Health and Senior Services/Aging and Community Services
http://www.state.nj.us./health/senior/index.shtml
877-222-3737
Local Area Aging Agencies can be found at the contacts above, or by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling 800-677-1116.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP offers free, one-on-one, local counseling to people with Medicare and their families.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/ship.shtml
800-792-8820
Local SHIP counselors can be found at the contact above, or by calling 800-677-1116, or visiting www.shiptalk.org or www.eldercare.gov.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The statewide ombudsman program investigates and resolves complaints of older individuals in nursing and board and care homes, including assisted living facilities, and advocates to protect residents’ rights and ensure quality care.
Office of Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly
http://www.state.nj.us/publicadvocate/seniors/elder
609-943-4026
State Insurance Commissioner
This office has information about insurance plans and costs. They often have special resources for seniors.
Department of Banking and Insurance
http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/
800-838-0935
State Medicaid Office
This office manages the state’s Medicaid program. They also handle Medicaid enrollment.
New Jersey Medicaid
http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/mad/
800-356-1561
State Prescription Assistance Program
A program to help you reduce the cost of your prescription drugs
Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled (PAAD);
http://www.state.nj.us/health/seniorbenefits/paaddetail.shtml
800-792-9745
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
http://www.state.nj.us/health/seniorbenefits/seniorgolddetail.shtml
800-792-9745
State Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Agency
This agency protects the legal rights of people with disabilities, including people on Medicaid.
Disability Rights New Jersey
http://www.drnj.org/
800-922-7233
Access to Benefits Coalition Members
Coalition members educate and enroll people in different prescription drug programs, including Medicare. These independent local groups belong to a national network. The agencies below serve only the areas listed.
Action Alliance of Senior Citizens
800-577-0585
Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office Outreach Campaign Manager
CMS Regional Offices play a key role in conducting outreach for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Each office has a team dedicated to helping raise awareness and educate about the new coverage. Contact the regional campaign manager to learn more about local outreach events, schedule an event in your area or request outreach materials.
Region II - New York
Campaign Manager: Danielle Liss
212-616-2217
