How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging) — Scott in Minnesota
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Who it's for
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging is the Minnesota Board on Aging's designated Area Agency on Aging for the seven-county Twin Cities metro area, including Scott County. It funds Older Americans Act services for people age 60 and older and their caregivers through local organizations — home-delivered and group meals, caregiver support and respite, assisted transportation, health promotion, and chore and homemaker help. It also runs Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior LinkAge Line), which gives free help with Medicare, housing, transportation and other resources. Call 651-641-8612 or Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800-333-2433 to get connected.
AAA services are free; program enrollments the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- None — call to get started
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-651-641-8612
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging) — Scott. 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 none — call to get started — 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
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.