5 tips for choosing a Medicare Part D plan
Open enrollment for Medicare Part D started Oct. 15. These tactics help you compare plans wisely.

HHS loosens Medicare red tape as part of Obama plan
(Reuters) - Health officials on Tuesday proposed loosening some Medicare rules in what they say could lead to $1.1 billion in first-year savings as part of President Barack Obama's effort to cut federal red tape.

Human Services to assist Medicare recipients with financial assistance
Lyon County Human Services (LCHS) staff are now trained to enroll Medicare recipients in programs that help pay the premiums, deductibles and co-payments for Medicare Part B (doctor visits, etc.) and Medicare Part D (prescriptions).