St. Louis City: Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging

Description

Provides a comprehensive and coordinated system of community-based services for older adults in the City of St. Louis. Services include disease management, functional needs registry, health insurance assistance, memory and aging programs, nutrition programs, property tax credit (Circuit Breaker), senior minor home repair and chore program and senior transportation.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

- Must be age 60 years and older - The spouse or caregiver of a person age 60 years and older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or come in person to apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Metro Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program: Provides monthly Metro passes for $15.

Hours

Once per month, usually the last weekday of the month that is not a holiday. Contact the office to confirm upcoming dates.

Required Documents

Proof of Residence

Eligibility

- Must reside in the City of St. Louis - Ages 65 years or older or 18-64 years old with a disability - Must have a current Metro Transit senior reduced fare, fixed route, or ADA paratransit reduced fare permit

Fees

$15 money order or exact cash

Intake Procedure

Call for details

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Helping individuals and families with enrollment in a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm (November 1st to December 15th)

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Uninsured or underinsured individuals

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call for details

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Maintains a listing of senior citizen apartments located in the City of St. Louis and surrounding areas.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or come in person to apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Fans available for seniors that live in the City of St. Louis.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Low-income seniors that live in St. Louis City, Missouri

Fees

Call for details

Intake Procedure

Call for details

Languages

English Only

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Maintains information about people who may require special assistance in the event of a disaster that will tell emergency responders and volunteers where they are located and what type of care and support is needed. Registration is voluntary, but is strongly encouraged for people who have special medical needs (e.g., oxygen or life support systems that are dependent on electrical power) or have physical disabilities that complicate their ability to evacuate or use shelter facilities without assistance.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

- Individuals with special needs related to a physical or mental health disability that requires special care during an emergency/disaster - Must reside in service area.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides benefits assistance to see if individuals might be eligible to receive disability assistance, city services, health screenings, Social Security, housing options, and more.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Seniors age 60 years and older, their spouses, and caregivers

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Contracted Services Program: Repairing heating and cooling systems in the home; basic plumbing and electrical work; minor home repairs to both the interior and exterior of the home; and basic home modifications to include ramps, handrails, grab bars, etc.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Ages 60 years and older living in their own home in the City of St. Louis

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Chore Program: Volunteers provide yard work, painting, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, minor carpentry, and more.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Ages 60 years and older living in their own home in the City of St. Louis

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Delivers 5 nutritious meals weekly to eligible homebound senior citizens and disabled adults.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

- Must be 60 years or older - Ages 18-59 years old with a disability - Must be homebound and unable to leave residence without assistance

Fees

Donations requested, but optional

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Homemaker Service: Offers seniors assistance with home cleaning, laundry, and other household chores to support them living independently as long as possible.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Age 60 years and older

Fees

Call for details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Metro Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program: Provides monthly Metro passes for $15.

Hours

Once per month, usually the last weekday of the month that is not a holiday. Contact the office to confirm upcoming dates.

Required Documents

Proof of Residence

Eligibility

- Must reside in the City of St. Louis - Ages 65 years and older or 18-64 years old with a disability - Must have a current Metro Transit senior reduced fare, fixed route, or ADA paratransit reduced fare permit

Fees

$15 money order or exact cash

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides door-to-door or curb-to-curb transportation for medical appointments.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:15am to 3:00pm

Required Documents

Photo ID

Eligibility

Seniors 60 years and older, their spouses, and caregivers

Fees

A suggested $3.00 donation each way

Intake Procedure

Call or come in person to apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Maintains a listing of nursing home facilities located in the City of St. Louis, a copy is available on request.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or come in person to apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Personal care services provided to seniors by trained personal care workers in the individual’s home. Services include bathing, grooming, clothing care, ambulation, seating, toileting, food preparation, and medically oriented tasks.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Age 60 years and older

Fees

Call for details

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides application forms and assistance in completing application for Property Tax Rebate (partial or full rebate on paid real estate taxes).

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions - Previous year's PAID Real Estate Receipts/Personal Property Tax Receipts - Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Eligibility

- Homeowners who owned and lived in their Missouri residence for the entire calendar year - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual age 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - Gross annual income includes Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement, Wages (W-2's), Dividends, Interest and Pensions (1099s) - Income limits apply. To be eligible, annual income must be $30,000 or less for a single person and $34,000 or less for a household.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call to schedule an appointment - Visit website at www.dor.mo.gov to also schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides application forms and assistance in completing application for Circuit Breaker (partial rebate on rent paid during the year).

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Rent receipts/landlord statement of rent paid for the year - Social Security Statement (SSA-1099 or RRB-1099) - Disabled Veteran Documentation if applicable - Power of Attorney/Death Certificate if applicable - Proof of ALL household income - Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions

Eligibility

- Renters who lived and paid rent in Missouri for the entire calendar year. If renting from a facility that DOES NOT pay property taxes, person is not eligible for a Circuit Breaker - Age 65 years and older - Ages 18-64 years receiving SSI, SSD, or Veterans Disability benefits - Ages 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - Income limits apply. To be eligible, annual income must be $27,200 or less for a single person and $29,200 or less for a household.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Call to schedule an appointment - Visit website at www.dor.mo.gov to also schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

The interests of senior citizens are represented at all public hearings, community meetings, etc. through Silver Haired Legislature and an Aging Specialist.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Call For Details

Fees

Donations accepted

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Administers Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program: Provides employment, training and placement for low-income older adults.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

- Ages 55 years and older - Must reside in St. Louis City, Missouri - Income guidelines apply

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Transportation Services: Provided through the SLAAA contracted senior centers to meet the essential needs of seniors, such as to medical appointments, essential shopping, to the senior center, and more.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Age 60 years and older

Fees

Donations accepted

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Links older adults, caregivers, and professionals with agencies that can address their particular needs using their I&R resource database.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Age 60 years and older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Assistance in preparing state and federal income tax returns, includes electronic filing of tax returns and tax credits.

Hours

Call for details

Required Documents

- Photo ID - Social Security cards for self, spouse, and dependents - An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for self, spouse and dependents if Social Security number isn't available - Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN - Birth dates for self, spouse, and dependents on the tax return - Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers - Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) - All Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements/Health Insurance Statements - Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received - A copy of last year's federal and state returns, if available - Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check - To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms - Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business - Employer Identification Number - Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable - Property tax bill

Eligibility

Age 65 years and older or ages 18-64 years receiving SSI, SSD, or on Veterans Disability benefits. Must meet income guidelines

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to schedule an appointment

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides daily telephone calls to older persons to reassure them that they are being thought of and assure that appropriate persons are notified if phone is not answered.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Age 60 years and older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call For Service

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City in Missouri

Geography Served