SAGE counselors are available to discuss Medicare plans

SUMMIT, NJ – SAGE Eldercare’s SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) counselors are available to discuss Medicare plans and options during Open Enrollment now through December 7. Appointments are available via telephone as well as Zoom presentations every Monday at 2:00 pm, Wednesday at 7:00 pm and Thursday at 10:00 am. If you need assistance with Zoom, email ntiger@sageeldercare.org for assistance.

SAGE Eldercare serves as the SHIP representative for Union County. Staff and volunteers are available for free, personalized, confidential and objective Medicare counseling regarding program options, claims, billing, appeals and information about programs for people with limited income and resources. The counselors receive ongoing training from the Division of Aging Services, New Jersey Department of Human Services.

To make an appointment with a SHIP counselor, for a telephone appointment or Zoom presentation please call: 908.273.6999 or email: ship@sageeldercare.org. If you live outside Union County, visit www.medicare.gov/contacts or call 1‑800‑MEDICARE to get the phone numbers of SHIP representatives in other NJ counties or in other U.S. states.

Since 1954, SAGE Eldercare has been helping make the communities it serves amazing places to age. The organization provides a wide array of information, support, and services designed to help individuals lead the most independent and active lives possible. From helping with errands, to exercise classes, community programs, care planning, and home health care, SAGE’s expertise helps older adults remain independent in their own homes. SAGE is committed to being the leading provider of programs and services to meet the changing needs of older adults, their families, and caregivers throughout Union, Essex, Morris, and Somerset Counties. For more information, please call 908.273.5550 or visit www.sageeldercare.org.