MUNICIPAL AGENTS FOR THE ELDERLY

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:
Connecticut State Department of Social Services (DSS) www.ct.gov/dss/

DESCRIPTION:

Every Connecticut city and town has a Municipal Agent for the Elderly who assists town residents ages 60+ by providing information and referrals to local, state, and federal services and benefit programs. Municipal Agents for the Elderly are appointed by a town official for a two or four year term.

Municipal Agents are familiar with programs and benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP (Food Stamps), Social Security, protective services, legal services, adult day care, housing, transportation, and local senior and community groups. Many also help seniors fill out application forms for benefits.

ELIGIBILITY:

Town residents ages 60+

People of any age who are concerned about the welfare of a town resident who is at least age 60.

A listing of Municipal Agents in all Connecticut towns can be found on the DSS Aging Services Division website:
http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/LIB/agingservices/pdf/muniagt.pdf

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE: Search by service names:
Outreach Programs * Older Adults
Specialized Information and Referral * Older Adults

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SOURCE:Connecticut State Department of Social Services - Aging Services Division website; Connecticut town listings in 2-1-1 database
PREPARED BY: 211/pt
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: May2011