How to apply for Area Agencies on Aging (Western CT, North Central) — Litchfield

Who it's for

Almost all Litchfield County towns are served by the Western CT Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA) in Waterbury: Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Watertown, Winchester and Woodbury. WCAAA offers CHOICES Medicare counseling, help applying for SNAP, HUSKY health coverage and the Medicare Savings Program, caregiver support, Alzheimer respite care and the CT Home Care Program for Elders. Call 203-757-5449 (press 4 for Medicare counseling) or toll free 800-994-9422. To sign up for Meals on Wheels, call the meal provider for your town: Sullivan Senior Center for the Litchfield Hills towns (860-482-4151), New Opportunities for Bethlehem, Thomaston, Watertown and Woodbury (203-575-4280), or RW Solutions for Bridgewater, New Milford and Roxbury (203-628-7540). Plymouth is served by the North Central Area Agency on Aging in Hartford (860-724-6443).

What you'll need

• Call to ask what to bring

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agencies on Aging (Western CT, North Central) — Litchfield. 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

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