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How to apply for Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services (McMinn County)

Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, the designated Area Agency on Aging and Disability under the Older Americans Act for the 10-county Southeast Tennessee Development District (Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties).

Who it's for

The Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability serves adults age 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in McMinn County. It offers free information and referral, options counseling for long-term care, home-delivered and congregate meals, family caregiver support and respite, the SHIP program for Medicare counseling, the long-term care ombudsman, and help applying for public benefits. Call the toll-free line to find out what is offered locally and to get connected to services.

McMinn County is served by the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability. Specific services, eligibility, and waitlists vary by program and funding; the agency confirms what is available.

What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60 or older (for most aging services)
  • Proof of McMinn County residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-866-836-6678

Renewals

annual reassessment

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