With over 200,000 seniors living in Ocean County, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners provides services and programs that will help seniors continue to live independently and with a good quality of life.

The Ocean County Office of Senior Services serves as a comprehensive resource hub, offering information on transportation, housing, PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled), Senior Gold, Medicare, Energy Assistance, Senior Centers, Property Tax Relief programs, Caregiver Resources, Home Delivered Meals, and a wealth of other essential services.

Code Blue

During an extreme weather event, the County follows its existing

Code Blue Plan.

Once a Code Blue Alert from the County Office of Emergency Management is released, information regarding the availability of weather related services, provided by non-profit and volunteer organizations, will be offered on the Ocean County Department of Human Services website, through email and via social media.

Wise Choices for Keeping Warm!

• At home, wear socks, slippers, and a hat.
• Keep your heat set to at least 68°F or higher during cold weather.
• Wear a windproof and water-proof jacket if you are heading into cold, rainy, windy, or snowy conditions.
• Dress in layers.
• If someone is showing signs of hypothermia, act fast. Get them out of the cold and into a warm room. Remove any wet clothing. Warm them up gradually. Cover them with warm blankets. Offer them warm drinks, but not alcohol. Avoid hot baths or heating pads. And take their temperature. If it’s below 95°F, get medical help immediately.

— National Institutes of Health

2026 SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA):

Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2024 through the third quarter of 2025, Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.8 percent COLA for 2026. 

Medicare Corner

2026 Providers!

• AAA Ocean County Senior Services
• Brick Township
• Bright Harbor Healthcare
• Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey
• Catholic Charities-Fix-It Program
• Catholic Charities- Providence House
• Community Health Law Project
• Community Medical Center
• Community Services Inc. of Ocean County (CSI)
• Compass 82
• CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties
• Habitat for Humanity International
• Interfaith Health & Support Services of Southern Ocean County, Inc.
• Jackson Township
• Jewish Federation of Ocean County
• Lakewood Community Services Corp.
• Long Beach Island Community Center
• Manchester Township
• Mental Health Association of NJ
• Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
• Board of Social Services
• Ocean Township
• Point Pleasant Borough
• St. Vincent De Paul, OLG
• Toms River Township

1005 Hooper Avenue

P.O. Box 2191

Toms River, New Jersey,

US 08754

Phone 1-732-929-2091,

1-800-668-4899