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

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

Who it's for

Lancaster 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. Apply by calling Lancaster AAA at 717-299-7979 or emailing aging@co.lancaster.pa.us.

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

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of Lancaster 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: 717-299-7979

Renewals

annual reassessment

Official source →Last verified · June 9, 2026

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