How to apply for Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Jefferson County) in Pennsylvania
Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging — designated AAA under the Older Americans Act Title III for Jefferson County; one of 52 AAAs in Pennsylvania.
Who it's for
Jefferson 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. Apply by calling AAA at 814-849-3096 or emailing info@jcaaa.org.
Jefferson: County AAA. APPRISE = PA's SHIP.
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 Jefferson 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: 814-849-3096
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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)
- TransportationArea Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) (Jefferson County)Jefferson County / regional transit operator — Area Transportation Authority of North Central PA (ATA NCPA) operates rural shared-ride + limited fixed-route in Brookville + Punxsutawney. Same authority serves Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Potter. PA Senior Free Transit Program where available.
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.