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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
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Carbon County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Carbon 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 age 60+, proof of carbon county residency, for home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status — 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 reassessment
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