Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) today encouraged seniors to review the options available to them under the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit before the May 15 deadline.    

 

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, seniors are saving about half on their prescription drug charges under the new Drug Benefit.  Low income seniors have virtually all of their expenses covered by extra assistance programs that subsidize premiums, drug costs, and deductibles. 

 

"Since January, seniors throughout the country and the Eighth District have been able to sign up for the new Medicare prescription drug benefit passed by Congress at the end of 2003. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, more than 75% of Eighth District seniors now have prescription drug coverage.

 

"For seniors still debating their options, my office wants to help," said Brady who has conducted numerous Medicare Prescription Drug Workshops throughout the district.  Seniors can reach Congressman Brady's office toll free at 1-877-441-5700. 

 

To get more information on the plan, you can look at the "Medicare and You 2006" handbook, visit www.medicare.gov on the web or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. For more information on who can get extra help with prescription drug costs and how to apply, call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or visit www.socialsecurity.gov on the Web.