Brian Gralnick: Fattening Medicare (HuffingtonPost)
A key part of Speaker Pelosi's 100-hour agenda, Medicare Part D, didn't even begin to address the problems with this program. To start with, this so called prescription drug "benefit" is not much a benefit at all. It's actually catastrophic insurance. For example, my Grandma Jean spends nearly $4,000 before her Part D plan really kicks in. The entitlement includes a doughnut-hole (coverage ...

Pearce staff to hold Medicare drug forum (The Deming Headlight)
WASHINGTON, D.C. As part of U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce's ongoing commitment to helping seniors address their questions and needs relating to Medicare and its new prescription drug program, the 2nd District lawmaker's Washington, D.C. and district staff will holding forums in Silver City and Deming in the next two days.

Avoid Part D $299 Scam: Upfront Medicare Payment is Wrong (RedNova)
Figuring out the Medicare Part D plan is tough enough. But then the scam artists pick up the phone and stir up more trouble. Seniors and people with disabilities must be on high alert for scammers who are calling and requiring a $299 upfront payment to sign up for a prescription drug plan.