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How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of the Middle Rio Grande (MRGDC AAA) — Title III + ADRC (La Salle County)
Middle Rio Grande Development Council (MRGDC) — established 1970; the regional COG and designated AAA under OAA Title III for 9 counties of the Middle Rio Grande border region (Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, LaSalle, Maverick, Real, Uvalde, Val Verde, Zavala)
Who it's for
MRGDC AAA serves La Salle County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of its 9-county Middle Rio Grande border region. Services include Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and ADRC intake. Apply by calling MRGDC AAA at 830-876-3533. Office: 307 W Nopal Street, Carrizo Springs TX 78834.
La Salle County is one of 9 Middle Rio Grande counties in MRGDC's AAA service area.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of La Salle 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: 830-876-3533
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging of the Middle Rio Grande (MRGDC AAA) — Title III + ADRC (La Salle County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of age 60+, proof of La Salle County residency, for home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual reassessment
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