Enrollment in the new Medicare drug benefit begins in three days, but even with President Bush hailing the plan on Saturday as "the greatest advance in health care for seniors" in 40 years, large numbers of older Americans appear to be overwhelmed and confused by the choices they will have to make.Technorati Tags: Drugs, Medicare Drug Benefit, Medicare
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Sunday, November 13, 2005
Confusion Is Rife About Drug Plan as Sign-Up Nears
From the New York Times: