Seniors tackle Medicare puzzle (Lompoc Record)
Zocor for $189 or for $139. Aciphex for $163 or $135. These are two of the wilder differences in costs discovered by an inquisitive new Lompoc senior group as they joined forces to scrutinize the new Medicare Part D drug plan.

Senior citizens have another shot at signing up for Medicare Part D (The Daily News)
Senior citizens who did not sign up last year for Medicare Part D, the federal prescription drug benefit, have another chance beginning Nov. 15. Seniors must enroll by Dec. 31 to avoid penalties.

Medicare Part D enrollment raises questions for seniors (Gloucester Daily Times)
On Nov. 15, open enrollment for Medicare Part D begins. Seniors may opt to enroll or change plans, but most seniors who are satisfied with their current plan need not take any action.

It s time to cram for Part D exam (Kansas City Star)
There s nothing like autumn: watching football, raking leaves, carving jack-o -lanterns and, if you re on Medicare, hunkering down for your annual Part D exam.