Avisery On Demand Training on Illinois D-SNPs
Avisery is please to offer this brief (approximately 20 minutes) on demand training about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) to help Illinois professionals prepare for the launch of these plans in 2026.
Follow the links to view the t…
Key Provisions of the OBBBA Impacting Illinois’ Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
Read Avisery’s analysis of how the the direct impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) will depend on the individual’s type of insurance coverage and the timeline for implementation of key provisions. Our analysis is also summarized in t…
Policy Experts on Reforming Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits
Medicare Advantage plans often offer supplemental benefits that Original Medicare does not cover such as vision, hearing, and dental services, making Medicare Advantage plans an attractive option for healthcare coverage.
The Center of Medicare…
Medicaid Managed Care Procurement Cycles and Dually Eligible Special Needs Plans
Welcome to the third post in The Intersection’s series on Illinois transition to Medicare Dually Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) beginning January 2026. The Intersection is an advocacy blog that provides a space for delving into policy discussio…
Avisery’s DHS Application Coversheet
Click Avisery DHS Application Coversheet to access a template that can be used when submitting documentation for Medicaid Spenddown cases. The coversheet will help alert the DHS caseworker as to how medical expenses should be applied to meet the app…
What is a State Medicaid Agency Contract?
The Intersection offers advocates a lens for examining the intersection of affordability and accessibility of health care for older adults and adults with disabilities. Our first series will explore Illinois’ planned transition to Medicare Advantage…
The Launch of Avisery’s New Blog: The Intersection
Hello Reader,
Welcome to The Intersection, Avisery’s new advocacy blog! Professionals and advocates can visit this blog regularly to stay up to date on changes in affordable health coverage options for older adults and adults with disabilities…
AgeOptions Chart of Benefits – Updated April 2025
The Age Options Chart of Benefits lists income, assets, and a quick overview of eligibility requirements for various public programs in Illinois including Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help, the Benefits Access Program, Supplemental Se…
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Consideration Checklists
Avisery is pleased to announce the release of Avisery’s Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Considerations Checklists.
Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage: Consideration Checklist for those New to Medicare
Original Medicare vs. Medi…
Archive of Avisery Alerts
2025 Avisery Alerts
9/11/2025: Medicare SEP Available to Some CIGNA Plan Members
9/5/2025: Medicare QIO Rebranding to Commence Health
8/25/2025: HFS Accepting Applications for Beneficiary Advisory Council
8/15/2025: SSA Moves to Electronic…
Avisery Guide to Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Hospital, Skilled Nurse Facility and Home Supportive Services in Illinois
New Resource! Avisery Guide to Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility and Home Supportive Services in Illinois
Avisery is pleased to announce our updated reference guide, “Avisery Guide to Medicare and Medicaid Cover…
Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol
Thank you for watching our video. As our video shows, fraud in Medicare is a $60 billion a year problem. The Illinois SMP can help you prevent fraud, spot it when it happens, and report it. Here is how!
What is Medica…
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