Re: INFO: Assoc.Press - Medicare - Prescription Drug Law Takes Effect

[Guest guest]

I would suggest contacting your local Area Agency on Aging.

They will have someone there that is knowledgeable on the subject.

Al I can say is that I am glad I have VA and don't have to deal with the

medicare deal.

Dick

At 10:33 AM 1/2/2006, you wrote:

Medicare for senior citizens and

medically disabled persons. Good luck trying to figure it out and

getting it.

Deb

Prescription Drug Law Takes Effect

WASHINGTON --

Millions of senior citizens are eligible for prescription drug

benefits now that 2006 has arrived.

But many continue to express frustration over how the benefits work.

" The whole thing is so confusing. It might as well be in

Chinese, " said Newman, 73, of Miami.

Seniors said they don't know if the plans will save them money, or

which to choose among the dozens that have bombarded their mailboxes.

Other aren't even sure if they're eligible.

About 42 million people are eligible for the benefit. As of

mid-December, nearly 20 million were enrolled, but the vast majority of

them were automatically switched over from other benefit programs,

including Medicaid. Only about 1 million had joined voluntarily.

Those who fail to sign up by May 15 may not get coverage until

2007.

[Guest guest]

You can also go to www.shiptalk.org to find a state counselor to help with the incredible mess.

Allan with 2 L's

Re: INFO: Assoc.Press - Medicare - Prescription Drug Law Takes Effect

I would suggest contacting your local Area Agency on Aging. They will have someone there that is knowledgeable on the subject. Al I can say is that I am glad I have VA and don't have to deal with the medicare deal.DickAt 10:33 AM 1/2/2006, you wrote:

Medicare for senior citizens and medically disabled persons. Good luck trying to figure it out and getting it.Deb Prescription Drug Law Takes Effect WASHINGTON -- Millions of senior citizens are eligible for prescription drug benefits now that 2006 has arrived. But many continue to express frustration over how the benefits work. "The whole thing is so confusing. It might as well be in Chinese," said Newman, 73, of Miami. Seniors said they don't know if the plans will save them money, or which to choose among the dozens that have bombarded their mailboxes. Other aren't even sure if they're eligible. About 42 million people are eligible for the benefit. As of mid-December, nearly 20 million were enrolled, but the vast majority of them were automatically switched over from other benefit programs, including Medicaid. Only about 1 million had joined voluntarily. Those who fail to sign up by May 15 may not get coverage until 2007.

[Guest guest]

That is a good site. It should get you in touch with someone

that can help. The info for CA is correct on it.

Dick

At 11:51 AM 1/2/2006, you wrote:

You can also

go to www.shiptalk.org to find a

state counselor to help with the incredible mess.

Allan with 2 L's

Re: INFO: Assoc.Press

- Medicare - Prescription Drug Law Takes Effect

I would suggest contacting your local Area Agency on Aging. They will

have someone there that is knowledgeable on the subject.

Al I can say is that I am glad I have VA and don't have to deal with

the medicare deal.

Dick

At 10:33 AM 1/2/2006, you wrote:

Medicare for senior citizens and

medically disabled persons. Good luck trying to figure it out and

getting it.

Deb