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Article: Medicare Part D - Prescription for retiree confusion.
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- Employee Benefit News
- Article date:
- June 1, 2005
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There is no question that Medicare Part D is a complex new benefit program that will create a great deal of excitement - and considerable confusion - for those eligible to participate. To ensure that retirees (and other Medicare-eligibles) understand your organization's position and take the actions you desire, they will need to be fully informed about Medicare Part D and what it means in context with the benefits you offer.
Adding to these challenges is the information about Medicare Part D that seems to be everywhere. Retirees are getting messages from friends, family members, and neighbors, as well as mainstream media and senior activist groups, such as AARP. ...