A State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) volunteer will be at the Howell Senior Center from noon to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Call the Howell Township Department of Senior Services at 732-938- 4500, ext. 2554, to schedule an appointment. All services are free.
Since its inception in New Jersey in 1986, SHIP has become known as a trusted source of unbiased information about Medicare, related insurance, fraud and abuse, and consumer assistance. Trained volunteers provide unbiased information to Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers about Medicare and related health insurance benefits. In addition, the SHIP volunteer will assist with enrolling or changing Medicare Part D.