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 discuss…

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 a…

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 Advanta…

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 disabiliti…

AgeOptions Chart of Benefits – Updated October 2024

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 …

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. Me…

Archive of Avisery Alerts

2024 Avisery Alerts 8/12/2024: HFS Hosts Listening Sessions on Customer and Stakeholder Experience with Medicaid Managed Care 8/22/2024 : Avisery’s PACE Webinar & SMP Webinar, Slides & Recordings 7/29/2024 : New Medicare Prescriptio…

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 Cov…

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 Med…

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