Avisery Blog: The Intersection

The Intersection is a space for delving into policy discussions at the intersection of affordability and accessibility of health care for older adults and adults with disabilities.

September 19, 2024 Taking a Look at Medicaid Estate Recovery Advocacy

WHAT IS MEDICAID ESTATE RECOVERY?  Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) include long-term nursing facility stays and home and community-based (HCBS) waiver services that provide nursing home level care in a person’s home. Under Section 191 …

June 11, 2024 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 discussion …

April 23, 2024 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 Advantage …

March 5, 2024  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 disabilities.  W …