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.
Celebrating The Past, Transforming The Future Video
20th Annual Networking Event video Celebrating Our Past, Transforming Our Future featuring our programs and partners.
Receive the Needs Assessment Survey Report
Read the Needs Assessment Survey Results to learn about how transportation, housing, nutrition, and more is viewed by older adults in suburban Cook County.
Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Video
Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): Empowering Consumers to Prevent Healthcare Fraud.
AgeOptions Meal Box Kits Video
The AgeOptions Meal Box Kits program video advocates for the federal and state governments to consider flexibility in the use of nutrition funding. Meal Box Kits are delivered weekly to eligible older adults of Suburban Cook County, Illinois who can…
H.O.P.E. by AgeOptions Video
H.O.P.E. by AgeOptions is a Nursing Facilities Transition program. We assist individuals, 18 years and older, who have been living in a nursing facility in Cook County for 60 days or more, and who are eligible for and/or on Medicaid, to transition b…
Avisery Recorded Training on Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan
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Avisery is pleased to offer a recording of our September 29th 90-minute training on Illinois Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs). This training rev…
Did You Remember Your Flu Shot?
It’s Really Important!
While concerns about COVID-13 remain top of mind for older adults, don’t neglect to get a flu shot as it is also important to your health and that of your loved ones. Getting a flu vaccine is as important as ever, espe…
Illinois Medicaid Appeals Webinar 2025
Avisery and Legal Aid Chicago led a webinar on the process for filing Medicaid appeals in Illinois. (The recording can be accessed by clicking the image below.)
A huge thank you to our presenter, Steven Scheuer, Supervising Attorney, Public B…
Review of Illinois Dually Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) Request for Proposal and Model Contract
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) released the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Model Contract for Dually Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) on their procurement website on September 3, 2024. Interested parties have al…
Home for the Holidays Campaign Targets Financial Scams and Fraud
To help older adults stay safe this holiday season, AgeOptions is participating in Home for the Holidays, a national campaign led by the Eldercare Locator and USAging. This year’s campaign provides guidance to older adults, caregivers and families o…
AgeOptions Names Chief Operating Officer
AgeOptions names Lucia Giudice Chief Operating Officer
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Webinar 2025
This webinar reviewed how the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit is changing in 2026, including:
New Medicare Part D limits (annual deductible, initial coverage limit, and true out-of-pocket limit for covered drugs)
Medicare Prescript…
AgeOptions Wins Merit Award in 33rd Annual National Mature Media Awards
AgeOptions was a winner in the 33rd annual National Mature Media Awards. The program, presented by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for the senior market, recognizes the nation’s finest marketing, communications, education…
Taking a Look at Medicaid Estate Recovery Advocacy
WHAT IS MEDICAID ESTATE RECOVERY?
Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) include long-term nursing facility stays and home and community-based (HCBS) waiver services that provide nursing home level care in a person’s home. Under Section…
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 O…
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 Medicai…
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 PowerPoi…
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 by…
