Proposal would boost income cap for coverage (The Champaign News-Gazette)
SPRINGFIELD Illinois should do more to help seniors pay for their prescriptions, said state Rep. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet. "Our state programs do a pretty good job of providing assistance for low income seniors not covered by Medicare Part D, but there are still seniors falling through the cracks who need help," Rose said. "We need to fill in those coverage gaps."

Huntley to request additional diabetes research funding during March D.C. trip (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Continuing on in the struggle to secure funding for diabetes research, local resident Scott Huntley is slated to return to Washington D.C. the week of March 5 to urge lawmakers to continue financial support.

Capps Vows to Make Improvements in Medicare Part D (KSBY San Luis Obispo)
The newest Medicare drug program is becoming a pain for some seniors. Congresswoman Lois Capps was in Santa Maria today vowing to help. Medicare Part D is confusing to some. They wind up paying too much, or can't afford their medications.