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Hunterdon County Senior Center hosting Medicare workshops

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren, who also serves as the liaison to the Department of Human Services, recently announced about upcoming Medicare Workshops designed to assist residents in navigating the complexities of Medicare.

“The workshop aims to help attendees understand their Medicare options, including Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plans, and prescription drug coverage. Experienced counselors from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will be available to offer free, objective, and confidential assistance,” Van Doren said.

The Senior Center is hosting two “Understanding Medicare” presentations, geared toward anyone aging into Medicare or looking for a basic overview of the options in advance of open enrollment.

Both presentations will be held at the Senior Center located at 4 Gaunt Place, in Raritan Township:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 4:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Space is limited and residents are encouraged to RSVP to: (908) 788-1361. For more information, click here.

“This workshop is part of our ongoing commitment to support the health and well-being of our community. Signing up for Medicare can be a confusing process, and I would encourage members of the public to take advantage of these informational sessions to help make informed decisions,” Van Doren said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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