How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District) — Perry
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) Area Agency on Aging
Who it's for
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD) is the Area Agency on Aging for Perry County and the rest of its 15-county South Mississippi area. Services offered in all its counties include home-delivered meals, homemaker help, respite care to give family caregivers a break, legal services, and information and referral. SMPDD also offers meals at community meal sites for people 60 or older, rides to services for people 60 or older, free Medicare counseling (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP), an Alzheimer's Disease Program at no cost, and online and video training for family caregivers of people with dementia. Adult day care for people 60 or older is offered in Perry County through Community Development, Inc.. Outreach workers in Perry County contact older adults (60 and older) to find out what help they need. Some services need a screening by the Division of Aging and Adult Services. For referrals, call 228-868-2311 or toll free 800-444-8014.
AAA services are free or donation-based for most people, and many have waiting lists. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60, and some need a screening score from the Division of Aging and Adult Services. 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: 1-228-868-2311 (toll free 1-800-444-8014)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District) — Perry. 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.