MESQUITE—  On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, U. S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling’s (TX-05) staff hosted a Medicare Prescription Drug Program open season forum at the Christian Care Center. The Medicare Prescription Drug Program’s open season runs November 15-December 31.  During that time, people are eligible to change their Medicare Prescription Drug plans.

“Medicare’s Part D program is helping to lower the cost of prescription drugs for millions of Americans.  I encourage enrollees to take advantage of this time to review their current plan, compare it with a list of their medications, and see if it still fits their needs,” said Congressman Hensarling.  Since coming to Congress, Congressman Hensarling has fought to lower drug prices and provide more choices in health care for our nation’s seniors.

“This is a very complicated issue and this forum really helped me understand it better,” said Paul Martin, a Mesquite resident who attended the forum.

Seniors who would like additional information on changing their prescription drug plans can contact Congressman Hensarling’s Dallas office at 214-249-9996 or Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit www.medicare.gov.