Senior citizens are being warned about a company the state said is circulating a flier containing misleading information about Medicaid.

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services reports the company, Senior Help Line, is marketing to residents of low income housing with a circular that implies the individual can get $100 back a month from Medicaid.

However, according to the department, when beneficiaries call the number on the flier, an insurance agent calls them back and tries to enroll them in an HMO insurance plan.

The department notes that an investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General's office has revealed Senior Help Line is not a registered company with the state.

Any beneficiaries enrolled in this plan as a result of Senior Help Line should call Mary McGeary of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-943-3491.

There are new eligibility limits for PAAD (Pharmaceautical Assistance for the Aged & Disabled) NJ residents are eligible for this program if their income is no more than $25,3122 for a Single Individual or up to $31,035 for a Married Couple. The 2012 Senior Gold income limits are up to $35,312 as a Single IndividualUp and $41,035 for a Married Couple.If you know someone who may be eligible for these programs, contact the Morris County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans at 1-800-564-4656

Labels: Seniors; Aging; Prescriptions

The United States Veterans Administration (VA) has issued an advisory to all veterans to be wary of any organization that contacts you to obtain personal information. According to the VA, there are organizations with names similar to ‘Veterans Affairs’ or ‘Veterans Services’ which offer general information on VA benefits. However, these organizations may also be collecting personal information from veterans for other uses. These organizations ARE NOT affiliated with the US Government.

Veterans and their families are cautioned to safeguard their personal information and privacy. DO NOT give out personal information via e-mail or telephone solicitation from any organization. Remember, the VA Office will not randomly call veterans and ask for personal information.

The official US Government Veterans Affairs website is http://va.gov/.

If you have any examples of wrongdoing by any organization claiming to help veterans, please forward the information onto the Morris County Veterans Office at 973-285-6866

Labels: VA, veterans

The Morris County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services is introducing the Aging and Disabilities Resource Connection - ADRC

If you need information on available services and are over the age of 60, disabled or a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, please call toll-free: 1-800-564-4656. This service is available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

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