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

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

What to say when you call

“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) — Options Counseling + Community Care Program + Meals (Williamson 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 williamson 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