You can sign up for Medicare in New Jersey by visiting your local Social Security office, applying online at Social Security’s website, or calling Social Security. The New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services runs a number of helpful programs designed to assist you in all things Medicare. Try the State Health Insurance Assistance Program or Medicare Information & Referral Service and apply through NJ Save to find the most affordable Medicare programs available.
The agents with Jersey Medicare Solutions can also assist you with helping you review each plan and determine the type of coverage you will need.
Enrolling in Medicare
Applying for Medicare in New Jersey is as simple as contacting Social Security. You can sign up by visiting your local Social Security office (in Brick Township, Bridgewater Township, Cherry Hill, Clifton, Glassboro, Hackensack, Hoboken, Iselin, Jersey City, Neptune City, New Brunswick, Newark, Newton, Parsippany, Pennsauken Township, Trenton, Union). You can also sign up for Medicare through Social Security’s website or by calling Social Security.
For help signing up for a Medicare plan or assistance comparing plans, you can seek out the following resources.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is New Jersey’s program to help Medicare beneficiaries with any questions they may have about their Medicare health insurance. This program is run by the New Jersey Department of Human Services.
The volunteers who answer your questions are trained in all the areas of Medicare from benefits to claims and specifics about different plan types. They can help you decide between plans so you can sign up for the right Medicare plan to suit your needs.
These answers will be unbiased and designed to help you understand your healthcare options. They will not try to sell you anything because they are there to help you and make sure you are informed about your benefits. You can contact them during normal business hours to answer all of your questions before you sign up for a Medicare plan.
You can call the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-800-792-8820.
NJ Medicare Information & Referral Service
For advice about Medicare and health insurance, you can contact the Medicare Information & Referral Service. This program is also sponsored by the Division of Aging Services, which is run by the Department of Human Services.
You can receive counseling from New Jersey’s Medicare Information & Referral Service by calling 1-800-792-8820.
NJ Save
New Jersey has a program specifically for low-income seniors to help you sign up for the lowest-cost plans. This program can help you save money on your Medicare premiums, prescription drug costs, and out-of-pocket costs. The New Jersey Division of Aging Services runs this program, funded by the Department of Human Services.
Need Help Signing Up for Medicare in New Jersey?
Jersey Medicare Solutions has years of experience guiding Medicare newcomers to the plans that suit their healthcare and budget needs. We can answer all of your questions about Medicare and send you home with resources to help you understand the ins and outs of health insurance. Before you sign up for a plan, contact one of our agents today at 973-500-3708.
Thomas M. Brzezinski is one of the founding partners of WMAG William & Michael Advisor Group LLC and Jersey Insurance Solutions. He has been involved in the insurance industry for over ten years and specializes in developing client relationships that last a lifetime.
