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How to apply for STEP Office of Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Lycoming County)
STEP, Inc. (Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action) — STEP Office of Aging, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Lycoming and Clinton counties under Older Americans Act Title III; one of Pennsylvania's 52 AAAs
Who it's for
The STEP Office of Aging serves Lycoming County residents 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 enrollment; Caregiver Support; Protective Services; Aging Waiver Care Management. Lycoming and Clinton counties share one Area Agency on Aging: STEP, Inc., based at 2138 Lincoln Street in Williamsport. Apply by calling the STEP Office of Aging at 570-323-3096, toll-free 800-332-8555.
Lycoming County has no county-run Office of Aging. STEP, Inc. is the designated Area Agency on Aging for both Lycoming and Clinton counties, based at 2138 Lincoln Street in Williamsport. APPRISE is Pennsylvania's Medicare counseling program. The agency makes the final eligibility decision. Not legal or financial advice.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Lycoming 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: 570-323-3096
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about STEP Office of Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Lycoming 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 Lycoming 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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Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.