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Health & Fitness

Medicare Questions?

Certified Counselors assist with questions related to Medicare

To find a SHIP Counselor in your area:  732-745-3295
To find a SHIP Counselor in your area: 732-745-3295 (internet)

The Raritan Valley YMCA has teamed up with the Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services at 732-745-3295 to increase public awarenss of services and opportunities for county seniors, the disabled, and their care givers.

How do I find someone to assist me with questions about Medicare?
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides one-on-one counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. Certified Counselors assist with questions related to Medicare, explanation of Medicare benefits, supplemental insurances, claims / billing issues, and appeals. Counselors also provide assistance with prescription drug programs including: assist with choosing Part D plans, screening for other Rx programs and completing applications. To find a SHIP Counselor in your area, contact the main office at 732-745-3295.Click here to view the SHIP page

For information on exercise, health, and wellness programs and to see if your part D health insurance provides you with a free YMCA membership, call the Raritan Valley YMCA at 732-257-4114. The Y, located at 144 Tices Lane in East Brunswick, offers general health and fitness classes, personalized work out rooms, a general fitness center, and senior exercise classes. Visit us in person or on line at www.raraitanvalleyymca.org.

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