How to apply for Columbia County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Columbia County) in Pennsylvania
Columbia County Area Agency on Aging — designated AAA under the Older Americans Act Title III for Columbia County; one of 52 AAAs in Pennsylvania. NOTE: Columbia and Montour share a single multi-county AAA — Columbia-Montour Area Agency on Aging.
Who it's for
Columbia County AAA serves seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include: Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels); PA MEDI, formerly APPRISE (PA's SHIP — free Medicare counselling); PACE/PACENET enrollment assistance; PA Lottery-funded Senior Shared Ride enrollment; Caregiver Support; Protective Services; Aging Waiver Care Management. NOTE: Columbia and Montour share a single multi-county AAA — Columbia-Montour Area Agency on Aging. Apply by calling AAA at 570-784-9272 or emailing aging@columbiapa.org.
Columbia: County AAA. APPRISE = PA's SHIP.NOTE: Columbia and Montour share a single multi-county AAA — Columbia-Montour Area Agency on Aging.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Columbia County residency
- For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
- For APPRISE Medicare counseling: Medicare card
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 570-784-9272
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Columbia County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Columbia 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 Columbia 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
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- NutritionPennsylvania Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) — $25 Produce VouchersPennsylvania Department of Agriculture, through each county's Area Agency on Aging
- Food AssistanceState Food Purchase Program (SFPP)Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture — county lead agencies
- Food AssistanceCommodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food BoxU.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (administered by your state)
- Emergency AidColumbia County Assistance Office (CAO) — LIHEAP Energy Assistance Delivery (Columbia County)Columbia County Assistance Office (CAO), part of Pennsylvania DHS — administers PA LIHEAP and other public assistance programs for Columbia County residents
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.