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Avisery’s DHS Application Coversheet

April 26, 2024
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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 applicant’s...

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What is a State Medicaid Agency Contract?

April 23, 2024
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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...

Avisery Blog, DSNP

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

April 5, 2024
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AgeOptions invites community members to LEARN about service. SHARE your ideas. HELP us improve.

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

March 27, 2024
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AgeOptions invites community members to LEARN about service. SHARE your ideas. HELP us improve.

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

March 19, 2024
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AgeOptions invites community members to LEARN about service. SHARE your ideas. HELP us improve.

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The Launch of Avisery’s New Blog: The Intersection

March 5, 2024
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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. ...

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Legislative Breakfast

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – North Shore Senior Center

February 28, 2024
News and Events

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

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Legislative Breakfast

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – West Suburban Senior Services

February 28, 2024
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AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

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Legislative Breakfast

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Palos Heights Recreation Center

February 28, 2024
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AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

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Legislative Breakfast

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Bernadine Manor

February 28, 2024
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AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.

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Legislative Breakfast

2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Kenneth Young Center

February 28, 2024
News and Events

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

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AgeOptions Chart of Benefits – Updated April 2024

January 22, 2024
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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 Security...

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Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Consideration Checklist

November 17, 2023
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Avisery is pleased to announce the release of the Avisery “Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Consideration Checklist for the Open Enrollment Period.” Designed for professionals who have not received formal training as Senior Health...

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Archive of Avisery Alerts

November 16, 2023
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2024 Avisery Alerts 2/28/2024: Insights to Advocacy Forum 2/2/2024: Release of Corrected Integrated Care “Glossary of Terms” Document 2/1/2024: Take Action to Help Keep Medicare Affordable 1/30/2024: New Resource Sheet for Understanding...

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Celebrate Belonging Video

October 19, 2023
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Watch this video to learn about how our programs promote belonging among the older adult community we serve.

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Avisery Guide to Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Hospital, Skilled Nurse Facility and Home Supportive Services in Illinois

September 7, 2023
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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 new reference guide, “Avisery Guide to Medicare and Medicaid Coverage...

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Caring Together, Living Better (CTLB) Program for Partners

August 16, 2023
Funded Agencies and Partners

Welcome, CTLB Partners! This is the Caring Together, Living Better Program’s website designed specifically for partners. All materials and resources related to AgeOptions’ FY2024 CTLB Program will be found here. “Our mission is to support and empower...

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AgeOptions’ New Comprehensive Needs Report

June 27, 2023
News and Events

AgeOptions commissioned the University of Illinois Chicago Department of Disability and Human Development to report on the changing demographics of the 50+ population in suburban Cook County in Aging in the Suburbs, A Comprehensive Needs Assessment...

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Celebrate Belonging

Celebrate Belonging

June 26, 2023
News and Events

AgeOptions is hosting its 19th Annual Networking Reception - Celebrate Belonging - on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m.

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Area Plan on Aging Public Information Document FY 2025

May 10, 2023
News and Events

AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging for suburban Cook County, is conducting two in-person public hearings and one virtual Public Hearings on the suburban Cook County Area Plan on Aging for Fiscal Year 2025. The public is welcome and encouraged to...

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Help for Family Caregivers

May 9, 2023
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The federal government recently took a huge leap forward supporting caregivers. A groundbreaking White House executive order includes more than 50 directives for agencies to improve access to affordable, high-quality support for direct care workers...

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Avisery Webinars

March 17, 2023
Professionals

HFS Plans for the Medicaid Unwinding March 3, 2023 (registration required)

Medicare, Services

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Advocates call for increased funding for caregivers and other senior programs

March 10, 2023
Featured, News and Events

Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon, right, speaks with Ranna Jaber, patient resource manager with Chicago Family Health Center Inc., after Friday’s legislative breakfast. (Francine Knowles / Daily Southtown) “There are only four kinds...

Caregiver, Community

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As many as 700,000 Illinois residents could lose Medicaid health coverage this year

March 6, 2023
Featured, News and Events

Jose Salmeron doesn’t want to think about what would happen if he lost his Medicaid coverage. The 70-year-old Cicero resident has been on the state and federally-funded health insurance program, which is for people with low incomes and disabilities,...

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