How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging) — Barber

Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SWKAAA)

Who it's for

The Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SWKAAA) serves older Kansans and people with disabilities in Barber County and 27 other counties in southwest Kansas. Its services include case management, help paying for in-home care (such as personal care, homemaker, respite and chore services), information and assistance, free Medicare counseling (SHICK), caregiver support, and Friendship Meals at meal sites or delivered to people who are homebound. Friendship Meals are for people 60 and older and their spouses. SWKAAA also does the CARE assessment that everyone must have before entering a nursing home. SWKAAA's resource list for Barber County names local senior centers such as Leisure Time Center in Medicine Lodge and Kiowa Senior Center. Call the main office in Dodge City at 620-225-8230 (toll free 1-800-742-9531), Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AAA services are free or donation-based, and some have waiting lists. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60. KanCare (Medicaid) long-term care eligibility is decided by the State of Kansas.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

None — call to get started

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-620-225-8230 (toll free 1-800-742-9531)

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging) — Barber. 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 none — call to get started — 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

none

Official source →Last verified · October 23, 2026

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.