Analysis: Part D could sink SHIPs (UPI)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPS) that were in the trenches of the Medicare Part D drug benefit implementation faced an overwhelming task on a tight budget, as documented in a report released Thursday by the Kaiser Family Foundation, but their job is not over.

Thousands owe government money after Medicare mistake (WBIR-TV)
People affected are those who have their Medicare Part D premiums taken automatically from their Social Security checks.

Medicare Mix-up (KIDK-TV Idaho Falls)
CAUSED MANY PART D RECIPIENTS TO BE OVERCHARGED FOR PREMIUMS -- INSTEAD MEDICARE MISTAKENLY SENT OUT THE REIMBURSEMENT CHECKS -- WHICH AVERAGED 215 DOLLARS EACH.