How to apply for North Central Area Agency on Aging — Hartford
North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAAA)
Who it's for
Every town in Hartford County is served by the North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAAA) in Hartford. NCAAA offers free CHOICES Medicare counseling, information and help finding aging services, help for family caregivers, and veterans assistance. Its caregiver respite program uses one application for two programs: the National Family Caregiver Support Program and the CT Statewide Respite Care Program for people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Call 860-724-6443 or toll free 800-994-9422, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is at 151 New Park Ave in Hartford.
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: 1-860-724-6443 (toll free 1-800-994-9422)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about North Central Area Agency on Aging — Hartford. 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
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.