Avisery Educational Resources

Below are 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

New Medicare Advantage Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)

Illinois’ Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative integrated plans for residents eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid will end on Dec. 31, 2025. In their place, dually eligible individuals can enroll in Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans that will begin operating in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2026. Click here to access resources on D-SNPs.

The OBBBA and Health Coverage for Illinois’ Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which will overhaul public health programs over the next decade. The law shifts Medicaid costs to states and limits their ability to raise funds, with Illinois projected to lose $52 billion and see 330,000 people uninsured. Avisery released a brief outlining on how the changes will affect low-income seniors and adults with disabilities, depending on their coverage and the rollout timeline along with an accompanied table. Updates will follow as policies evolve. More information and Avisery’s resources can be found here.

Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Q&A Resource

Click here to access information about the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan program that begins in 2025 and allows Medicare beneficiaries with higher Part D prescription drug expenses to spread their drug costs throughout the year by paying monthly payments.

Avisery Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Consideration Checklists for Open Enrollment Period and for those New to Medicare

Designed for professionals who have not received formal training as Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors, our Consideration Checklists may also serve as a useful desk aid for more experienced counselors.

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

Click here to access our reference guide for professionals in the community, discharge planners and other frontline staff to help beneficiaries understand hospital bills, coordinate home services, and advocate for access to covered benefits.

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 applicant’s spenddown deductible.

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Resources on AABD Spenddown for Professionals

These resources were created by our Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) for professionals who help clients with AABD Spenddown. This post includes a PowerPoint presentation and letter template to help explain AABD Spenddown to your clients, as well as an Excel Spenddown Tracking Tool to help automate the medical bill collection process.

Resources on the Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

MSP Resources for Professionals View a beginner’s guide to ABE and MSP applications, resource sheets explaining the types of MSP, a Medicare Part A Conditional Enrollment guide, and more. Please note these materials are intended as educational resources for professionals and are not intended for a consumer audience.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP) Outreach Materials – These materials can be distributed to Medicare beneficiaries at outreach events like community presentations, health fairs, or congregate dining sites. All outreach materials are customizable to include your organization’s contact information and logo.