Positive News About the Medicare Prescription Drug Program

POSITIVE NEWS ABOUT THE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM -- (House of Representatives - March 09, 2006)

(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently reported that 61 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries in South Carolina have prescription drug coverage, and that almost 50 percent of the beneficiaries of the Second Congressional District where Orangeburg Prep is located have prescription drug coverage.

Since November 15, more than 25 million people have chosen to participate in this new program and are now enjoying substantial savings on the cost of their prescription drugs compared to what they used to have to pay or did not pay with no coverage. The Sun News recently reported that Mary Simms of Lexington registered for the new benefit with her plan that now just costs her $15 a month, where she used to spend $80 on her prior plan.

As the enrollment process continues, I encourage seniors throughout my State to join the millions of other Americans who are now benefiting from this valuable program which will enable them to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11.

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