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How to apply for East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services (Grainger County)
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA), which operates the East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability serving Grainger County and the 16-county East Tennessee region.
Who it's for
The East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, run by the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA), serves older adults age 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Grainger County. It plans and funds local aging services such as congregate and home-delivered meals, the SHIP/SMP Medicare counseling program, family caregiver support and respite, options counseling for long-term care and home- and community-based services, the long-term care ombudsman, and public guardianship. Call the toll-free Information and Assistance line to find out what is offered locally.
Grainger: served by the East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (ETHRA). Specific services and waitlists vary by program and funding.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ or disability (for aging/disability services)
- Proof of Grainger County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-866-836-6678
Renewals
annual reassessment
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