How to apply for Area Agency on Aging of Ark-Tex (ATCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Lamar County) in Texas

Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) — the Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging, designated by Texas HHSC under the Older Americans Act for 9 northeast Texas counties (Bowie, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, Titus)

Who it's for

ATCOG AAA serves Lamar County seniors age 60+ and their caregivers as part of its 9-county northeast Texas region. Services include Meals & Nutrition, Benefits Counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, Care Coordination, Caregiver Support, Information & Assistance, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Senior Centers and Transportation. Call the AAA toll-free at 1-800-372-4464, or ATCOG's main office at 903-832-8636. Office: 4808 Elizabeth Street, Texarkana TX 75503.

Lamar County is one of 9 Ark-Tex Texas counties in ATCOG's AAA service area.

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What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of Lamar County residency
For home-delivered meals: documentation of homebound status
For Benefits Counseling SHIP service: Medicare card

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-800-372-4464 (main office 903-832-8636)

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging of Ark-Tex (ATCOG AAA) — Title III + ADRC (Lamar 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 Lamar 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

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