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October 31, 2006

Medicare Part D - Medicare Part D drug plans: It's decision time again (St.


Medicare Part D drug plans: It's decision time again (St. Petersburg Times)
The pros: Medicare drug benefits in 2007 may be larger. The cons: The choices remain dizzying. So, head for the help.

Steps to getting enrollment help in '07 Medicare drug plans (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
1. Open enrollment for 2007 Medicare Part D, the prescription drug option, runs Nov. 15-Dec. 31. Review everything now and determine which plan you'll choose. Check new costs for premiums, deductibles, co-payments, co-insurance and whether your medicines will be covered.

Medicare Part 'D' open enrollment begins Nov. 15th (WIS News 10 Columbia)
November 15th is the date open enrollment for Medicare Part D begins. Eligible seniors who have not already done so will be able to sign up for a plan. Current beneficiaries also have the opportunity to make changes to their existing plan.

Medicare Part D May Hurt Heart Patients (Medical News Today)
The new Medicare Part D program may make it difficult for a significant number of indigent patients with systolic heart failure (SHF) to access evidence-based medical therapies, according to new research. Researchers followed 382 patients with SHF belonging to Louisiana's Chabert Medical Center's SHF disease management program. [click link for full article]
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