News, Events, Publications and Announcements

In this section you will find links to information about upcoming AgeOptions events, as well as our newsletters, news releases, annual reports and news from other sources concerning older adults.
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AgeOptions Benefits Enrollment Center Presentation at Schaumburg Farmers Market

AgeOptions invites community members to attend a Benefits Enrollment Presentation.

AgeOptions Benefits Enrollment Center Presentation at Buffalo Grove Farmers Market

AgeOptions invites community members to attend a Benefits Enrollment Presentation.

SMP Spanish Event & Presentation at Consulate General of Mexico

AgeOptions invites community members to attend an Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol outreach event in Spanish language.

SMP Presentation and Bingo

AgeOptions invites community members to attend an Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol outreach event.

AgeOptions and USAging Recognized for Immunization Work

AgeOptions awarded 2024 Immunization Champion Award

Senior Medicare Patrol Webinar 2024

This webinar discussed the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program, trending Medicare scams in Illinois, fraud prevention tips, and other knowledge to enhance advocacy for clients who are Medicare beneficiaries. Our presenter was Marina Silva, an SMP…

PACE Webinar 2024

Our guest speaker for this webinar was Shawn Bloom, president and CEO of the National Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Association since 2000. The PACE program provides all care and services covered by Medicare and Medic…

AABD Spenddown Resources for Professionals

The resources below were created for professionals helping clients with AABD Spenddown.   Explaining AABD Spenddown to Clients Explaining AABD Spenddown to clients can be difficult, here are two resources to help you! The first is a PowerP…

Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Q&A Resource

This resource provides information about the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan program that begins in 2025. This plan allows Medicare beneficiaries with higher Part D prescription drug expenses to spread their drug costs throughout the year b…

AgeOptions Celebrates 50th Anniversary

AgeOptions 50th Anniversary Celebration

Avisery’s PSI and Estate Recovery Webinar

Our June 11th webinar on PSI and Estate Recovery was brought to you by our presenter Meghan Carter, a legal aid attorney at Legal Council for Health Justice who focuses on Medicaid policy and advocacy, including improvements to estate recovery. …

Avisery’s 2024 Webinar and Training Calendar

Avisery is pleased to share with you our Webinar and Training Calendar for 2024! Make plans now to attend a variety of virtual professional development opportunities covering topics related to Medicare, Medicaid, and other health benefits programs…

Avisery Webinar: CMS Presents Special Needs Plans 2024

This webinar was brought to you by Avisery featuring several guest speakers from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Watch to learn more about Special Needs Plans, and in particular, the Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNPs) t…

Medicare Savings Program (MSP) Outreach Materials

These materials can be distributed to Medicare beneficiaries at outreach events like community presentations, health fairs, or congregate dining sites. All outreach materials are customizable to include your organization’s contact information and …

MSP Resources for Professionals

Please note these materials are intended as educational resources for professionals and should not be shared with consumers.   Completing a Medicare Savings Program Application: A Beginner’s Guide to ABE and MSPs.  A step-by-step guid…

AgeOptions Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

AgeOptions invites community members to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.

AgeOptions Celebrates Older American Month

AgeOptions invites community members to Celebrate Older Americans Month in May.

Public Hearing on FY2025 Area Plan on Aging Public Information Document – Virtual

AgeOptions invites community members to LEARN about service. SHARE your ideas. HELP us improve.

Public Hearing on FY2025 Area Plan on Aging Public Information Document at AgeOptions

AgeOptions invites community members to LEARN about service. SHARE your ideas. HELP us improve.

Public Hearing on FY2025 Area Plan on Aging Public Information Document at Bremen Townships Senior Center

AgeOptions invites community members to LEARN about service. SHARE your ideas. HELP us improve.

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – North Shore Senior Center

AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – West Suburban Senior Services

AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.