Ruppersberger to Hold Congressional Forum in Baltimore on Medicare’s New Prescription Drug Benefit Program


(Baltimore, MD)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Maryland 2nd) will hold a Congressional Forum on Medicare’s New Prescription Drug Benefit Program on Monday, April 24, 2006. 

The new prescription drug benefit available through Medicare began January 1, 2006, but Seniors can continue to enroll in the new program until May 15, 2006.  Many Maryland Seniors still have lots of questions.  Congressman Ruppersberger and a team of Medicare experts will help Seniors navigate through the program’s guidelines and determine which plan is right for them if they have not already chosen one. 

“Seniors have worked hard, raised their families, and paid their taxes.  They deserve a prescription drug benefit that allows them to buy medicines they need at a reasonable price so they can stay healthy and enjoy their golden years,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).   

 WHO:        Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) 
                    Medicare Experts
                    Maryland Seniors   
  
 WHAT:      Congressional Forum on Medicare’s New Prescription Drug Benefit Program    

 WHEN:    10am, Monday, April 24, 2006

 WHERE:  Gardenville Recreation Center
                    4517 Hazelwood Avenue
                    Baltimore, MD 21206

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