Brush up on Medicare Part D election period (El Paso Times)
If you would like to change your Medicare Part D plan without any penalties, the annual election-coordinated period is here. First, let's make it clear that everyone with Medicare, regardless of income, health status or prescription drugs used, can get prescription drug coverage.

Medicare prescription counseling available in area beginning November 19 (The Daily Dispatch)
Open enrollment for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit begins November 15, 2007, and many seniors need assistance in understanding the many choices they will have.

Legislator Stern advises seniors of Medicare Part D open enrollment period (Babylon Beacon)
Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD, Chairman of the Veterans & Seniors Committee, is advising seniors that open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits began on November 15. Those eligible for Medicare Part D will have until December 31, 2007 to change their current plan or enroll in a plan for the first time.

Congressman hosts Medicare open season event (Bradenton Herald)
SARASOTA - Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, will host an informational event Tuesday to update senior citizens on Medicare Part D and assist beneficiaries with "open season" for the Medicare Prescription Drug Program.