CARE COORDINATION | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING
160 Benmont Avenue, Suite 90, Benmont Mill, Bennington, VT 05201
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
8023323081
Fax·
FAX
8006425119
Voice·
Toll Free | Senior Helpline
Service area
Bennington county, Vermont
Other Information
Age Groups
- 55+
Focus Population
- Older Adults
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
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.