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How do I find and access senior services?

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) - regional level / Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - FSSA, Division of Aging (state level) / County senior services
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What you need to know

Fee
Most services free or on sliding scale ONLINE OPTION: Yes - in.gov/fssa/da; gateway.ifssa.in.gov; 211indiana.org WHERE TO GO: Your regional AAA; county senior center; 2-1-1 Indiana; FSSA Division of Aging
Online Option
Yes - in.gov/fssa/da; gateway.ifssa.in.gov; 211indiana.org
Where to Go
Your regional AAA; county senior center; 2-1-1 Indiana; FSSA Division of Aging
County-specific variations apply

Indiana has 16 AAAs serving different geographic regions. Marion County (Indianapolis) has the most comprehensive urban services; Hamilton County has extensive suburban services; rural counties have more limited local services and rely more on regional AAA programs. Contact your specific regional AAA for program availability and enrollment.

Indiana Notes

Important state-specific details

  • AGED & DISABLED (A&D) MEDICAID WAIVER: Indiana's primary Medicaid home and community-based waiver - provides home care services for qualifying seniors and disabled individuals; apply through FSSA DFR at (800) 403-0864; waitlists exist in some areas.
  • SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): free, unbiased Medicare counseling through Indiana's AAAs - contact your AAA or call 1-800-452-4800.
  • Homestead Deduction / Over 65 Deduction: significant property tax relief available for seniors - apply at County Assessor by December 31.
  • Adult Protective Services (APS): report elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation at 1-800-992-6978 (APS 24-hour hotline).
  • Indiana Legal Services: legal assistance for low-income seniors - (800) 869-0212.
  • Seniors 65+ qualify for limited no-excuse absentee voting in Indiana - one of the few qualifying reasons.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Indiana FSSA Division of Aging - in.gov/fssa/da | 1-800-986-3505; SHIP Medicare: 1-800-452-4800; APS: 1-800-992-6978; 2-1-1 Indiana: dial 211