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« Tax-relief plan to be unveiled today | Today | Governor celebrates Johnston High's accreditation » April 12, 2006Medicare meeting for seniors in ProvidenceRhode Island seniors have an opportunity to learn more about the new Medicare prescription drug program this morning. An assistant secretary with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, general counsel Keith Gottfried, plans to speak about the importance of enrolling in the benefit before May 15. Gottfried will speak with seniors from 10 a.m. to noon today, following a 9:30 a.m. press conference at the Westminster Senior Center, at 133 Mathewson St. in Providence. The presentation is open to the public. HUD is working with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to educate seniors about changes to the Medicare program, HUD spokeswoman Kristine Foye said. Many elderly people who are beneficiaries of HUD services and programs can also benefit from the Medicare program, Foye said. Medicare beneficiaries who do not sign up for the Medicare Part D plan before the May 15 deadline must wait until Nov. 15 to sign up for coverage – and that coverage will not begin until Jan. 1, 2007, according to HUD. For more information, seniors can check out the federal government's Medicare web site or call: (800) 633-4227. Posted by Kate Bramson CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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