Congressman Lynch to Host Series of Open Forums on New Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

CONGRESSMAN LYNCH TO HOST SERIES OF OPEN FORUMS ON NEW MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE

During the week of November 28-December 2, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch will hold a series of open forums on the new prescription drug benefit under Medicare (Medicare Part D). The purpose of the eight forums will be to try to address many of the questions and concerns of seniors and the Medicare-eligible disabled regarding the complex details of the new program.

"I have to be honest, I opposed the way this program was put together, but I still feel I have an obligation to make it work as well as possible for our seniors and disabled and answer any questions that they might have about the various aspects of the program," said Lynch.

All residents from the Ninth Congressional District who are eligible for Medicare are welcome to attend the events.

At the forums, Congressman Lynch and representatives from Social Security and Medicare and senior advocacy groups will make brief presentations on the benefit. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for seniors to ask questions about how to sign up and how to go about selecting the provider that's best for them.

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