Medicare Part D (KSAN - KLST San Angelo)
As 2009 approaches, so do deadlines for Medicare Part D. It could mean the difference of paying more or less for those using the insurance. KSAN S Nicole Sanchez speaks to a local benefit counselor for details and the upcoming "cut off" date.

3:30 p.m. - MEDICARE PART D: Today is the last day to enroll (Pacific Daily News)
Open enrollment for Medicare s prescription drug program, also known as Medicare Part D, will end today. Beneficiaries can enroll in the program, cancel their current plan or switch to a different plan if they are currently enrolled.

YOUR SECURITY: Medicare Part B open enrollment starts Thursday (Eureka Times-Standard)
If you are eligible for Medicare Part B medical insurance, but you didn't sign up for it when you first became eligible for Medicare, you will have another opportunity to apply.

Seniors Need to Review and Compare Medicare Plans (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
(ARA) - This is an important time of the year for seniors. Once a year, they have the opportunity to review, change and add to their Medicare plans including Part D, Medicare's prescription drug benefit. Now through Dec. 31, 2008 is Medicare's annual open enrollment period.