The premiums are going up for seniors and the disabled who are enrolled in the Medicare drug program.
The average cost will go up about 9 percent next year for stand-alone drug plans. That's according to information just released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A private research firm that took a closer look at the information says most of the plans with the largest enrollment will increase their monthly premiums $5 to $10 a month. We will be finding the lowest price plans in our area and posting them. ASAP.
Elsewhere
UnitedHealth Group Inc. said Monday it launched new Medicare plans for 2008 in anticipation of open enrollment starting Nov. 15.
The open enrollment period is the period in which those eligible can sign up for or change their Medicare plans, including the Part D prescription drug program.
Among UniteHealth's offerings is a drug plan with no copay for generic drugs bought through preferred mail and plans carrying the AARP name. The company also said it is expanding is chronic illness special needs plans to 34 markets nationwide from seven.
The open enrollment period is the period in which those eligible can sign up for or change their Medicare plans, including the Part D prescription drug program.
Among UniteHealth's offerings is a drug plan with no copay for generic drugs bought through preferred mail and plans carrying the AARP name. The company also said it is expanding is chronic illness special needs plans to 34 markets nationwide from seven.
and from the St Pete Times
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