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How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of Ark-Tex (ATCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Bowie County)

Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) — established 1969; the regional COG and designated AAA under OAA Title III for 9 northeast Texas counties (Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, Titus) plus 1 southwest Arkansas county

Who it's for

ATCOG AAA serves Bowie County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of its 9-county northeast Texas region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, and Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Apply by calling ATCOG AAA at 903-832-8636. Office: 4808 Elizabeth Street, Texarkana TX 75503.

Bowie County is one of 9 Ark-Tex Texas counties in ATCOG's AAA service area.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of Bowie County residency
For home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status
For Benefits Counseling SHIP service: Medicare card

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 903-832-8636

Renewals

annual reassessment

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