Avisery
Navigating Medicare and Medicaid can be daunting for consumers AND professionals.
Avisery is here to help guide smart decision-making.
We build the capacity of professionals to knowledgeably guide the health coverage decisions of older adults and adults with disabilities, work to lower barriers to accessing health benefits, and advocate for policies that expand affordable health insurance for these populations.
Avisery offers
- Trainings and webinars on Medicare and Medicaid designed for professionals with varying levels of experience
- Our “Ask the Expert” service for professionals where we provide expert guidance, skills for resolving coverage problems, and helpful go-to resources
- Educational resources such as email alerts, tip sheets, resource documents, and other materials for professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest Medicare and Medicaid policy changes as they happen
- Opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts and discussions through our yearly Advocacy Forum and through our Avisery Blog: The Intersection
Click here for Avisery’s FY24 impact report.
Trainings and Webinars
Avisery teaches professionals who work with older adults and adults with disabilities to:
- Understand the differences and costs of services provided under Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans and Medicare prescription drug coverage
- Determine eligibility for benefits under Medicare and Medicaid
- Maximize plan benefits to meet client/member/patient needs
- Navigate transitions in healthcare coverage as beneficiaries become eligible for Medicare and/or Medicaid
- And more!
Avisery Trainings
Avisery Training Specialists offer virtual trainings for audiences with varying expertise. Our trainings include:
- Medicare Counselor
- Medicaid Counselor
- Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) and Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicaid Redeterminations
- AABD Medicaid Spenddown
- Options for Duals
- And more!
Avisery by AgeOptions has received foundation grant support to offer our trainings at a discounted rate to select nonprofit and government organizations. Additionally, training fee waivers may also be available to non-profit organizations that serve older adults and/or adults with disabilities. Qualifying organizations can receive up to 3 fee waivers for each Avisery training. The capacity to provide discounts or fee waivers may vary. Please email avisery@ageoptions.org for more information about discounts or fee waivers.
Avisery Webinars
Our webinars provide in-depth descriptions on Medicare and/or Medicaid related topics. The topics will be announced along with the webinar registration. Previous presentations have included webinars on HealthChoice Illinois, Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Medicare Policy Updates, and Medicaid Spenddown etc. These webinars will all be virtual.
Click here for access to recordings of Avisery Webinars!
“Ask the Expert”
Avisery provides support and expertise to professionals who work with older adults and adults with disabilities to navigate complex client situations that present barriers to accessing health benefits. Visit our “Ask the Expert” webpage to learn more about our free service.
Educational Resources and Email Alerts
Scroll down for a wide variety of resources for professionals!
Educational Resources
Click here to access tip sheets, guides, and other educational resources created for professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest Medicare and Medicaid policy changes.
Avisery Email Alerts
Avisery Alerts are designed to be a valuable resource for professionals working with older adults and individuals with disabilities. Given the frequent changes in regulations and policies within this field, they serve as a quick way to stay informed about important updates relating to Medicare and Medicaid that could affect the services and support these professionals provide. The alerts cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Policy Changes: Information on federal and state policy adjustments that impact Medicare and Medicaid.
- Program Updates: Announcements about new programs or changes to existing ones that could benefit clients.
- Educational Opportunities: Invitations to webinars and trainings that help professionals in the field stay current with their knowledge.
- Resource Sharing: Distribution of new tools, checklists, and guides that assist in navigating health care coverage complexities.
Click here for an archive of Avisery Alerts.
Recent Avisery Alerts
- 5/21/2025: Act TODAY to Protect Illinoisans Who Rely on Both Medicare and Medicaid
- 5/20/2025: Day of Action for Older Americans Act Funding
- 5/7/2025: New Post Up on Our Blog!
- 5/5/2025: New Resources on Skilled Nursing Facility and Observation Status Appeals
- 5/2/2025: Updated Chart of Benefits (April 2025)
- 4/25/2025: HFS Resuming Fee-For-Service Medicaid’s Use of Prior Authorization for Some Prescription Drugs
- 4/24/2025: Ask the Expert: An Avisery Technical Assistance Rebrand
- 4/18/2025: HBIA Program Scheduled to End June 30, 2025
- 4/14/2025: SSA Rescinds Requirements for Some In-Person Appointments
- 4/9/2025: Tips for Contacting Social Security
- 4/3/2025: Effective Messages to Increase Support for Medicaid
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Contact Avisery
Avisery by AgeOptions
1048 Lake Street, Suite 300
Oak Park, Illinois
60301-1102
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