CARE COORDINATION | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

143 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701

Eligibility

Adults Age 60 and Older; Their Spouses; Adults Under Age 60 who qualify for Choices for Care Medicaid Waiver Program

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Senior Helpline

(802) 332-3081

Fax

https://www.svcoa.org/options-counseling

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone

Service area

Bennington County, Vermont
Rutland County, Vermont

Description

Provides confidential consultations by trained professional case managers who can provide assistance with planning and arranging for support services. Assessments are provided both in home or pre-dismissal from hospitals or rehabilitation centers to determine eligibility for a variety of programs including Medicaid, SSI, food stamps, fuel assistance, housing, transportation, state pharmacy assistance programs, Lifeline telephone credit, respite and in-home services. Provides assistance with filling out forms for submission. Case managers also work with the VA in assisting veterans with applying for the Veterans Independence Program.

Last Assured

05/20/2025

What's Here

Case/Care Management Individual Advocacy Certificates/Forms Assistance

Providing organization

SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) is a non-profit senior services organization that plans, develops and coordinates comprehensive services for older adults in support of their independence, self choice, and well being in Bennington and Rutland Counties. Services include, but are not limited to, information and referral assistance, case/care management, nutrition services, healthy living programs, health insurance counseling, hoarding issues, and support for caregivers. SVCOA also serves as the umbrella agency for Green Mountain RSVP with offices in Bennington, Springfield, and Brattleboro.