Benefits · Nutrition
How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of East Texas (ETCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt 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.
Van Zandt County is one of 14 East Texas counties in ETCOG's AAA service area.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Van Zandt 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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