How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (South Delta PDD) — Bolivar in Mississippi
South Delta Planning and Development District – South Delta Area Agency on Aging
Who it's for
The South Delta Area Agency on Aging, part of South Delta Planning and Development District in Greenville, serves Bolivar County and the rest of a six-county area for people 60 and older. It works with local providers, including the Bolivar County Council on Aging, Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress, the Warren-Washington-Issaquena-Sharkey Community Action Agency and North Mississippi Rural Legal Services. Its Mississippi Access to Care (MAC) Center gives options counseling on waiver services, home-delivered meals, senior jobs, medical equipment, family caregiver support, legal help, transportation, utility help, veteran services and prescription savings. It also runs the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) for low-income people 55 or older. Call 662-378-3831, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AAA services are free or donation-based; programs the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60. Medicaid waiver eligibility is decided by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- None — call to get started
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-662-378-3831
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (South Delta PDD) — Bolivar. 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
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.