News, Annual Gala, Events, Publications and Announcements
In this section you will find links to information about upcoming AgeOptions events, as well as our newsletters, news releases, annual reports and news from other sources concerning older adults.
Avisery Webinar on SSI and AABD Cash Benefits
Trey Daley from Legal Aid Chicago presents on SSI and AABD Cash benefits. Learn about federal and state benefits for the most financially vulnerable older adults, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration and Aid fo…
Avisery Webinar on Understanding Medicare and Medicaid for Adult Children with Disabilities
Hosted by The Arc of Illinois, this webinar features Avisery as a guest presenter to help families, caregivers, and professionals supporting adult children with disabilities better understand Medicare and Medicaid. The webinar covers eligibility and…
A Checklist for Assisting Individuals with Disabilities Who Transition from ACA Adult Medicaid to Dual Eligibility
This checklist is designed for professionals who assist individuals with disabilities in Illinois as they transition from ACA Adult Medicaid to Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibility). It provides step-by-step guidance on eligibility, enrollment, a…
Illinois Medicaid Family Planning Program Webinar
Two representatives from ICAN!, Jordan Hatcher and Aoife O’Conner, presented on the Illinois Medicaid Family Planning Program (FPP). FPP is a Medicaid category for all ages with a higher individual income limit than both AABD Medicaid and ACA Adult…
‘Making the Switch’: Transitioning from ACA Adult Medicaid to AABD Medicaid with Medicare
These resources were created for professionals working with people transitioning from ACA Adult Medicaid to AABD Medicaid with Medicare
Avisery’s “Making the Switch” chart and corresponding video resources aim to help educate professionals working…
MSP Resources for Professionals
Please note these materials are intended as educational resources for professionals and should not be shared with consumers.
Completing a Medicare Savings Program Application
A Beginner’s Guide to ABE and MSPs. A step-by-step guide to completin…
Implementing H.R.1 Work Requirements: The Medical Frailty Exemption
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
In January of 2027, adults ages 19–64 covered under the ACA Medicaid expansion in Illinois will need to start meeting a work requirement to keep their health coverage due to changes enacted by the H.R.1 ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Ac…