Area Agencies on Aging¶
Area Agencies on Aging administer programs and services for older adults and people with disabilities at the local level throughout Maryland.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
- Does the person receiving care live in Maryland? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- What counts as a qualifying disability or level of care need, and what documentation shows it?
- Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
- What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
What this record does not yet say¶
- a direct application link
- eligibility criteria
How to apply¶
- Maryland Access Point (MAP) is Maryland's No Wrong Door Aging and Disability Resource Center, established as the single entry point for older adults and people with disabilities who need community resources to help with long-term care planning and independent living. Trained MAP specialists work with individuals, caregivers, and professionals to plan and assist with identifying and accessing both private- and public-sector supports.