How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Areawide Aging Agency) — Cleveland
Areawide Aging Agency, Inc.
Who it's for
Areawide Aging Agency in Oklahoma City is the Area Agency on Aging for Canadian, Cleveland, Logan and Oklahoma counties. Anyone over age 60 can use its services. It runs a staffed Aging Helpline and Information & Assistance, and may help with items Medicare does not cover, such as dentures and hearing aids, based on income and available funds. Other services include the Long Term Care Ombudsman, caregiver respite vouchers, health and wellness workshops, free legal help for people 60 and older through Legal Aid of Oklahoma, hot meals five days a week at nutrition sites for people 60 and older, and rides for adults 60 and older through EMBARK. Call 405-942-8500.
AAA services are free or donation-based; program enrollments the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60. Medicaid long-term care eligibility is decided by Oklahoma Human Services.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- None — call to get started
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-405-942-8500
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Areawide Aging Agency) — Cleveland. 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.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.