Medicare Part D enrollment ends early this year
HELENA- Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage enrollment runs until December 7th this year, which is earlier than in previous years when enrollment ran until the end of the year.

7 Tips for Picking a 2012 Medicare Part D Plan
You can switch into a new Medicare Part D plan for 2012 during the open enrollment period from October 15 to December 7. Premium prices, deductibles, and covered medications can change each year, so it's a good idea to reevaluate whether your current plan will still be a good fit for you in the coming year. "If you are enrolled in a plan now and happy with what you have, the best thing to do is ...

Covering the Bases: Understanding Part D's late enrollment penalty
I did not sign up for Part D when I was first eligible. At the time, I was healthy. However, I now take expensive medicines. I plan on enrolling in Medicare Part D during this year's Open Enrollment. Do you know how much the premium penalty will be? Even with a premium penalty, enrolling in Medicare Part D will help to reduce your out-of-pocket costs for your expensive medicines....

Medicare open enrollment time
The open enrollment period for Iowans enrolled or considering enrolling in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plans is open through Dec. 7.