How to apply for Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Fayette County)

Who it's for

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging serves Fayette County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers. Services include: Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels); PA MEDI, formerly APPRISE (PA's SHIP — free Medicare counselling); PACE/PACENET enrollment assistance; PA Lottery-funded Senior Shared Ride enrollment; Caregiver Support; Protective Services; Aging Waiver Care Management. Apply by calling the Fayette office at 724-430-4603 or the main line at 1-800-734-9603.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+
• Proof of Fayette County residency
• For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
• For APPRISE Medicare counseling: Medicare card

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Fayette 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 Fayette 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