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How to apply for Area Agency on Aging & Disability (ETHRA) - Union County
East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging & Disability, a division of the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA) - Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Who it's for
The East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging & Disability, run by the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA), is the aging and disability resource point for Union County. It is a one-call entry point that connects older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities to home-delivered and group meals, homemaker and personal-care help, limited transportation, family caregiver support, Medicare insurance counseling (SHIP), the long-term-care ombudsman, and information and assistance. Most services are for adults 60 and older in greatest need; adults 18 and older with disabilities may qualify for community-living options after a needs assessment. Reach information and assistance at 1-866-836-6678.
The Area Agency on Aging & Disability is the entry point to Older Americans Act and Tennessee aging services for adults 60+ (and adults 18+ with disabilities via community-living options). Specific services depend on an individual needs assessment and local funding, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (or a qualifying disability) and Union County residency
- A description of the help needed (in-home care, meals, transportation, caregiver support)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-866-836-6678
Renewals
as needed (assessment-based)
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