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How to apply for Nassau County Office for the Aging — Title III + ADRC (Nassau County)
Nassau County Office for the Aging — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for Nassau County; the AAA structure in NY is one OFA per county (NYC DFTA is the consolidated 5-borough equivalent).
Who it's for
Nassau County OFA serves seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HIICAP — NY's SHIP), HEAP intake assistance, EPIC intake, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and the local Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Nassau OFA participates in NY State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) initiatives like the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program. Apply by calling OFA at 516-227-8900 or emailing seniors@hhsnassaucountyny.us.
Nassau: County OFA is the AAA. Long Island OFAs are unusually well-resourced compared to upstate NY counties.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Nassau County residency
- For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
- For HIICAP service: Medicare card
- For other services: case manager assessment + income docs (if applicable)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 516-227-8900
Renewals
annual reassessment
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