Benefits · Nutrition
How to apply for Monroe County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Monroe County)
Monroe County Area Agency on Aging — designated AAA under the Older Americans Act Title III for Monroe County; one of 52 AAAs in Pennsylvania. Reports to the PA Department of Aging.
Who it's for
Monroe 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 Monroe AAA at 570-420-3735 or emailing aging@monroecountypa.gov.
Monroe: County AAA. APPRISE = PA's SHIP.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Monroe 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: 570-420-3735
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Monroe County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Monroe 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 monroe 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
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.