Bringing more into drug program / Many missed sign-up deadline for Medicare plan (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Monday deadline to sign up for Medicare's new prescription drug program has come and gone. Millions of seniors now have drug coverage for the first time. But health advocates say there's plenty of unfinished business. "We know not everyone has...

MEDICARE DRUG BENEFIT: Senate bill would waive late penalty (The Charlotte Observer)
Elderly and disabled people who missed the deadline to enroll for the new Medicare drug benefit would not pay a penalty if they signed up later this year under legislation that Senate sponsors predicted would gain swift approval.

Medicare Part D Possible Lockout (Fort Wayne News Channel 15)
(Ft. Wayne, In)- Those eligible for Medicare part D's prescription coverage who do not already have comprehensive coverage will be locked out of the program until January 2007 if they do not register by the May 15th deadline.

The ABCs Of Medicare Part D (CBS News)
The sign-up period for Medicare Part D, a massive program to help older and disabled Americans pay for prescription drugs ends Monday, and it is as controversial as ever. Those who have enrolled may face problems right as election season approaches.