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

Who it's for

Experience, Inc., the Area Agency on Aging for Warren and Forest Counties (based in Warren), serves Forest 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 AAA at 814-723-3763 (toll free 1-800-281-6545), emailing info@experienceinc.org, or using the online intake form.

What you'll need

• Proof of age 60+
• Proof of Forest 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 Forest County Area Agency on Aging — Title III + APPRISE Medicare Counseling (Forest 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 Forest 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