Benefits · Nutrition
How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of East Texas (ETCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Smith County)
East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) — Area Agency on Aging serves as the designated AAA for Planning and Service Area 4, a 14-county East Texas region (Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood)
Who it's for
ETCOG AAA serves Smith County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include Information and Referral, Benefits Counseling (HICAP/SHIP Medicare), Case Management, Health Education, Senior Nutrition Programs (Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals), Housing Repair, Caregiver Support, and Ombudsman Advocacy. Apply by calling 1-800-442-8845 or visiting easttexasaaa.org. Office: 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore TX 75662.
Smith County is one of 14 East Texas counties in ETCOG's AAA service area.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Smith County residency
- For home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status
- For Benefits Counseling SHIP service: Medicare card
- For other in-home services: case manager assessment + income documentation
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-442-8845
Renewals
annual reassessment
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