How to apply for West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging — Options Counseling + Community Care Program + Meals (Schuyler County)

Who it's for

Schuyler County's Area Agency on Aging is the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (Quincy), serving Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler counties. Services: Aging & Disability Resource Network information and assistance; intake/referral for the Illinois Community Care Program (CCP) in-home services (homecare aides, adult day services, emergency home response) via a local Care Coordination Unit; home-delivered and congregate meals; caregiver support (NFCSP); benefits counseling (SNAP / Medicare Part D / SHIP / Benefit Access) and help applying for AABD Medicaid; and adult protective services. It is one of Illinois's 13 Area Agencies on Aging. Call 217-223-5700 or 1-800-252-9027.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+
• Proof of Schuyler County residency
• For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
• For CCP: Care Coordination Unit assessment
• Medicare card if enrolled

Where to apply

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging — Options Counseling + Community Care Program + Meals (Schuyler County). 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 proof of age 60+, proof of schuyler county residency, for home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status — 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

annual reassessment