The Senior Connection Center, Inc. is the official state-designated Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for West Central Florida's Planning and Service Area 6 (PSA 6), serving Polk County seniors across Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, and Lake Wales. It operates the mandatory intake portal for the Florida Medicaid SMMC Long-Term Care waiver (1-800-963-5337), free SHINE Medicare counseling, and elder abuse prevention programs.
Official Verification Sources: Senior Connection Center, Inc. — Polk County Elder Helpline & ADRC (PSA 6) Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry
Issuer: Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)
Notes: Official Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for PSA 6 covering Polk, Hillsborough, Manatee, Highlands, and Hardee counties.
Factual details and direct answers about Senior Connection Center, Inc. — Polk County Elder Helpline & ADRC (PSA 6)'s services, licensing, and credentials.
What is the phone number to apply for Medicaid Long-Term Care in Polk County?
Polk County seniors and caregivers call the Senior Connection Center (PSA 6) Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337 to complete the mandatory telephone intake screening.
Can Polk County seniors get free help comparing Medicare Advantage and Part D plans?
Yes, SHINE counselors trained by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs provide free, unbiased one-on-one Medicare counseling across Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Bartow.
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