Benefits · Nutrition
How to apply for Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) — Options Counseling + Community Care Program + Meals (Saline County)
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA, Carterville) — the AAA serving 13 southern Illinois counties including Saline
Who it's for
Saline County's Area Agency on Aging is the Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA, headquartered in Carterville), serving 13 southern Illinois counties. Services: Aging & Disability Resource Network information and assistance; intake/referral for the Illinois Community Care Program (CCP) in-home services via a local Care Coordination Unit; home-delivered and congregate meals through local senior centers; caregiver support (NFCSP); benefits counseling (SNAP / Medicare Part D / SHIP / Benefit Access) and help applying for AABD Medicaid; and adult protective services. EAAA is one of Illinois's 13 Area Agencies on Aging. Call 618-985-8311.
Saline: AAA = Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA, Carterville) — 13 far-south IL counties. Community Care Program (income-blind in-home care), meals, caregiver support, AABD help.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Saline County residency
- For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
- For CCP: Care Coordination Unit assessment
- Medicare card if enrolled
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 618-985-8311
Renewals
annual reassessment
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