CARE COORDINATION | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

481 Summer Street, Suite 101, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

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

(802) 748-5182

Voice

(802) 473-4998

Fax

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Helpline

https://www.nekcouncil.org

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone

Service area

Essex County, Vermont
Caledonia 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

01/31/2025

What's Here

Case/Care Management Individual Advocacy Certificates/Forms Assistance

Providing organization

NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging 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 Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex 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.