About three weeks remain for seniors to choose their Medicare health programs for 2007, including a Part D prescription drug plan.
The deadline for open enrollment is Dec. 31, but federal officials recommend people sign up as early as possible to ensure coverage starts Jan. 1.
Last year for the first time, seniors received optional prescription drug coverage through Medicare. Millions of seniors signed up for the Part D coverage, and those who are satisfied can ignore the open enrollment period and continue their existing plan.
Those who were not satisfied or whose plan changed for 2007 must select a new plan by Dec. 31. They have 55 plans offered by private insurance companies from which to choose.
Officials recommend people choose a plan based on the drugs they currently take, their pharmacy and the premium they can afford.
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