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San Juan County Area Agency on Aging

Provide services for older adults to help them remain independent. Services include health insurance counseling and the state Medicaid waiver program.

Description:

Provide services that allow people to remain independent. Older adults are offered a choice in living and care arrangements. Also offer programs to protect their rights and personal responsibility.

Eligibility:
Open to Senior citizens in San Juan County
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information on programs available.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people regarding their health insurance options.

Eligibility:
Open to Senior citizen in San Juan County looking for information on health insurance options
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

The waiver means the usual income limit for Medicaid is waived and an individual is allowed to keep additional funds for their living expenses in the home. The asset limit for Medicaid remains the same.

Eligibility:
Open to Senior citizens of San Juan County aged 65 and older who are low income and at risk of nursing home placement. A couple's financial eligibility is determined under Spousal Impoverishment rules.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for information.
Fees:
There is no fee for the waiver, however if the client's income exceeds what the waiver allows, there may be a monthly spend down to meet the Medicaid eligibility levels.
Counties Served:
  • San Juan

  • San Juan

  • San Juan