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How to apply for Carbon County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Carbon County)

Carbon County Area Agency on Aging — designated AAA under the Older Americans Act Title III for Carbon County; one of 52 AAAs in Pennsylvania. Reports to the PA Department of Aging.

Who it's for

Carbon County AAA serves seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include: Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels); APPRISE (PA's SHIP — Medicare benefits counseling); PACE/PACENET enrollment assistance; PA Lottery-funded Senior Shared Ride transportation enrollment; Caregiver Support; Protective Services; Aging Waiver Care Management; In-Home Services. Apply by calling Carbon AAA at 610-377-6364 or emailing aging@carboncounty.com.

Carbon: County AAA. APPRISE = PA's SHIP.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of Carbon County residency
For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
For APPRISE Medicare counseling: Medicare card
For Aging Waiver: care management assessment + income documentation

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 610-377-6364

Renewals

annual reassessment

Official source →Last verified · June 9, 2026

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