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State Health Insurance Program | Family and Children's Service (FCS)

Provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about their health insurance. SHIP is a statewide program sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services with major funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. SHIP/Medicare Counseling

Physical Address

191 Bath Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Hours

Summer HoursMon 8:30 am - 4:30 pmMemorial Day through Labor DayMon - Thurs; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Voice

732-728-1331

Intake Line

Application process

Please call for information and to find a local counselor.

Eligibility

Open to Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about their health insurance

Agency info

Family and Children's Service (FCS)

Provides 14 programs and services that assist vulnerable people and help to strengthen, protect and preserve the dignity and independence of those in need. Serves and addresses homelessness; neglect, abuse and exploitation; health and respite care; financial instability due to physical, developmental or mental disabilities; childhood literacy and obesity; Medicare counseling; and long-term care assistance.