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How to apply for Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) — Title III + OSHIIP Medicare Counseling + PASSPORT Enrollment (Cuyahoga County)
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) — designated AAA under the Older Americans Act Title III for Cuyahoga + Geauga + Lake + Lorain + Medina counties (5-county region). One of Ohio's 12 PSA AAAs.
Who it's for
Cuyahoga County's AAA is Western Reserve AAA (WRAAA, 5-county region — Cuyahoga + Geauga + Lake + Lorain + Medina). Services include: Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio + Cuyahoga County); OSHIIP (Medicare counseling); PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver enrollment; National Family Caregiver Support Program; Ohio Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program; Caregiver Support; Long-Term Care Options Counseling. Call 216-621-0303 or 1-800-626-7277 or visit areaagingsolutions.org.
Cuyahoga AAA = Western Reserve AAA (5-county region: Cuyahoga + Geauga + Lake + Lorain + Medina). Ohio has 12 AAAs covering 88 counties — most are multi-county like WRAAA. PASSPORT enrollment is a key AAA service.
What you'll need
- Proof of Cuyahoga County / Ohio residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of age 60+ or 65+ (where applicable)
- Proof of household income (where applicable)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 216-621-0303
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) — Title III + OSHIIP Medicare Counseling + PASSPORT Enrollment (Cuyahoga 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 cuyahoga county / ohio residency, photo identification, proof of age 60+ or 65+ (where applicable) — 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
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