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December 5, 2025

Public Meetings on Illinois Benefit Administration

Avisery is pleased to share a new resource that provides information about public meetings with key government stakeholders that professionals can opt to attend. These meetings offer insight into health benefits policy and administrative decisions and may provide opportunities to seek guidance from state agency staff on specific access barriers.

Background

The following public meetings with key government officials are available for professionals interested in the administration of public benefits. Professionals can attend these meetings to keep informed of regular updates from state agencies. Attendees also have opportunities to share general issues and trends they have encountered in the field. Many of these meetings offer the opportunity to submit public comment. These meetings may provide opportunities to seek guidance from state agency staff on specific access barriers.

Avisery is presently aware of the following active meetings:

• IDHS Benefit Access Group; Focuses on updates regarding the day-to-day operations of Medicaid and SNAP application processing
• Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) and MAC Subcommittees: MAC meetings and subcommittees focus on a variety of IL Medicaid program operations.
• The Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC): A new council comprised of current and former IL Medicaid members, family members of IL Medicaid members, and caregivers with experience supporting Medicaid customers.
• The Illinois Health Benefits Exchange Advisory Committee (HBEAC). Focuses on the Illinois State Based Marketplace operations. Meetings may also address issues related ACA Adult Medicaid.

See our new resource document for further details on when meetings are held and how to attend.

If you have questions or need help counseling older adults and adults with disabilities on Medicare, Medicaid, or other health benefits programs, reach out to Avisery's "Ask the Expert" service for professionals at

avisery@ageoptions.org or 708-628-3440

About Avisery

Avisery by AgeOptions provides tools and support to professionals serving older adults and people with disabilities, enabling them to help their clients access healthcare coverage that allows them to thrive as they age. 

Contact us at avisery@ageoptions.org or visit our website for more information.

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