AgeOptions Celebrates Older American Month
AgeOptions invites community members to Celebrate Older Americans Month in May.
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...
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...
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...
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.
2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Palos Heights Recreation Center
AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.
2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Bernadine Manor
AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.
2024 Legislative Breakfasts – Kenneth Young Center
AgeOptions and local older adult service agencies invite you to attend one of five annual Legislative Breakfast meetings.
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...
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....
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...
Celebrate Belonging Video
Watch this video to learn about how our programs promote belonging among the older adult community we serve.
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...
Caring Together, Living Better (CTLB) Program for 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’ CTLB Program will be found here.
“Our mission is to support and empower...
AgeOptions Comprehensive Needs Report and Survey
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...
Celebrate Belonging
AgeOptions is hosting its 19th Annual Networking Reception - Celebrate Belonging - on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m.
Help for Family Caregivers
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...
Advocates call for increased funding for caregivers and other senior programs
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...
Increase aid for elderly and disabled Illinoisans.
There is a proposal before the Pritzker administration to provide an increase in the Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled program that will allow Illinoisans a combined income equal to at least the poverty level.
Read the entire Chicago Sun-Times...
Thrive with Pride by AgeOptions Receives Aging Innovations Award
AgeOptions’ Thrive with Pride program for LGBT+ older adults recently received a 2022 Aging Innovations Award, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members.
USAging is the national association representing and supporting the...
Library Program For Partners
Welcome Library Partners!
Thrive with Pride presents: Mental Health in the Pandemic Era
In an era where so much is uncertain, many of us are encountering new anxieties and are in need of new ways to care for our mental health. Join AgeOptions and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Metro Suburban for a conversation about...