New Jersey SHIP/HICAP Operator

Medicare & Medicaid · New Jersey · Free

Official New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program operator. Real state agency providing free Medicare counseling. Verified via shiphelp.org. Most relevant for low-income seniors who may qualify for Extra Help, QMB, SLMB, or QI without realizing it. Expect a 10–25 minute conversation depending on how detailed the situation is; bring a current med list to speed things up. Free, confidential, and available to any New Jersey resident who needs the information.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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