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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...

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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...

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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
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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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AgeOptions Chart of Benefits – Updated April 2025

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...

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Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Consideration Checklists

November 17, 2023
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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....

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Archive of Avisery Alerts

November 16, 2023
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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...

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Celebrate Belonging Video

October 19, 2023
Featured, Videos

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 updated reference guide, “Avisery Guide to Medicare and...

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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’ CTLB Program will be found here. “Our mission is to support and empower...

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AgeOptions Comprehensive Needs Report and Survey

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...

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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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Help for Family Caregivers

May 9, 2023
Featured, News and Events

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...

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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...

Caregiver, Community

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Increase aid for elderly and disabled Illinoisans.

February 9, 2023
Featured, News and Events

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...

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Celebrating Inclusion Program Book

September 23, 2022
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Thrive with Pride by AgeOptions Receives Aging Innovations Award

August 2, 2022
News and Events

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...

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Library CARES Program For Partners

October 12, 2021
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Welcome Library Partners!

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Thrive with Pride Event

Thrive with Pride presents: Mental Health in the Pandemic Era

April 27, 2021
News and Events

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...

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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is December 1st

November 24, 2020
News and Events

Save the Date!

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Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol Shares Experience and Expertise Nationwide

November 24, 2020
News and Events

With the success of the Illinois Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) team in recruiting volunteers and spreading its fraud prevention message throughout the state, Travis Trumitch, SMP coordinator, has found himself in demand to share methods and...

Medicare, Security

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