How to apply for Area Agencies on Aging (Southwestern CT, Western CT, South Central CT) — Fairfield
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA); Western CT Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA); Agency on Aging of South Central CT (AOASCC)
Who it's for
Fairfield County towns are served by three Area Agencies on Aging, based on your town. The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA) in Bridgeport serves Bridgeport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton. SWCAA helps people understand and enroll in Medicare, Medicaid and other health coverage, offers caregiver guidance and respite, and connects people to the CT Home Care Program for Elders and home-delivered meals. Call SWCAA at 203-333-9288 or Aging Answers at 800-994-9422. The Western CT Area Agency on Aging in Waterbury serves Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield and Sherman (203-757-5449; press 4 for CHOICES Medicare counseling). In these towns, sign up for Meals on Wheels with RW Solutions at 203-628-7540. Shelton is served by the Agency on Aging of South Central CT in North Haven (203-785-8533).
The Area Agency on Aging connects people to services; each program (home care, respite, meals, Medicaid) has its own rules, and the program or agency makes the final decision.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-203-333-9288
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agencies on Aging (Southwestern CT, Western CT, South Central CT) — Fairfield. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.