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One year later, Medicare Part D receives failing grade; at least from seniors (Advocate Tribune)
Seniors have had one year to deal with Medicare Part D, so how is it working? It depends on who you talk to, said Senior Advocate Cindy Velde. Talk to the people who administer the program and they might say all is well.

U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, Negotiation Medicare Part D, Addressing America's Challenge (Medical News Today)
Does ideological purity trump sound public policy? Of course it should not, but unfortunately it appears that we are on the threshold of profound changes to the Medicare part D prescription drug program. The changes are not being proposed because of any weakness or defect in the program. The changes are being proposed because a viable program lacks the proper partisan branding. [click link for ...

Medicare Part D (St. Petersburg Times)
What is Medicare Part D? It is the government's prescription drug plan for seniors, started in 2006. Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in Medicare Advantage plans, which cover both medical and drug expenses, or standalone drug plans.

S.B. 11: Helps "Pill Bill" applicants with Medicare Part D (The News Journal)
The Delaware Prescription Assistance Program (DPAP) requires that applicants enroll in Medicare Part D before they are eligible to receive DPAP benefits. This Bill amends the current DPAP law by providing an exception and additional opportunity for new DPAP applicants to obtain prescription drug coverage through DPAP while the applicant pursues Medicare Part D enrollment.


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