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How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas (SETRPC AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Hardin County)

South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) — designated AAA under OAA Title III for the 3-county Southeast Texas region (Hardin, Jefferson, Orange); headquartered in Beaumont

Who it's for

SETRPC AAA serves Hardin County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of the 3-county Southeast Texas region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, In-Home Support, and Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Apply by calling SETRPC AAA at 409-899-8444 or 800-395-5465.

Hardin County is one of 3 counties in the SETRPC AAA service area. SETRPC's COG covers 4 counties (adds Jasper) but its AAA covers only 3 — Jasper's AAA is DETCOG.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 409-899-8444

Renewals

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