Social Services

Government Aid for Seniors

For a comprehensive listing of government programs for older Americans, go to: https://www.seniorliving.org/research/government-aid/

NJ Department of Human Services/Division of Aging

NJ Save: NJ Save is an online application to help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses. For more information of to download an application, go to:

Programs Accessed Through NJ Save:

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Lifeline Utility Assistance

Medicare Savings Programs (SLMB & QI-1) https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/get-help-paying-costs/medicare-savings-programs

Medicare Part D's Low Income Subsidy (LIS, also known as "Extra Help") https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

The application is also used to screen individuals for numerous savings and assistance programs including:

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Finally, individuals who qualify for PAAD and Lifeline Utility Assistance through NJ Save may also be eligible for:

Property Tax Freeze

Reduced Motor Vehicle Fees

Low-Cost Spaying/Neutering

Energy Efficient Upgrades

The NJ State program Comfort Partners provides low-income residents, including renters, with free energy efficiency upgrades to reduce their monthly bills. For information on applying for this program, call (800) 915-8309 or click here: Comfort Partners