Computer Takes Pain Out Of Drug-Plan Signup

Starting tomorrow, seniors can sign up for the new Medicare Part D drug plan. Signing up is easy. Choosing the best plan isn’t. There are two ways for you to compare all the variables -- especially the monthly premium and the cost of the drugs you take -- in choosing the plan that will require the smallest outlay every month.You can go to the Medicare Web site, www.Medicare.gov. Or call (800) MEDICARE, and an expert will use the same computer program to create comparisons, and mail you a copy of the results.

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