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How to apply for Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) — Options Counseling + Community Care Program + Meals (Williamson County)

Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA, Carterville) — the AAA serving 13 southern Illinois counties; its headquarters are in Williamson County

Who it's for

Williamson County's Area Agency on Aging is the Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) — and EAAA's headquarters are in Carterville, in Williamson County. EAAA serves 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.

Williamson: AAA = Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA — HQ in Carterville, Williamson County). Community Care Program (income-blind in-home care), meals, caregiver support, AABD help.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of Williamson 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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