Posted 2/05/2008. Part D is the prescription drug benefit put into place as part of the Medicare Modernization and Improvement Act of 2003. Assessments of the program’s overall effectiveness don’t usually paint a very flattering picture of what the impact has been, and hopes for an improvement in Part D are slowly sinking. [read more]

Posted 2/10/2008. House Resolution 3046 would provide new safeguards for the use of Social Security numbers (SSNs) and penalties for SSN misuse. There currently are 53 cosponsors to this bill, including Minnesota’s Rep. Betty McCollum. Encourage your representative to support H.R. 3046 in this new year! [read more]

Posted 2/05/2008. On our own and as part of the Greater Minnesota Health Care Coalition, we have captured the attention of legislators. I thank you again for your support of our organization and I urge you to renew your membership each and every year. Continue working for seniors, wherever you are. [read more]

Posted 2/05/2008. According to the folks at Ruby’s Pantry, the best place to store surplus food is in people’s stomachs! Therefore, they have made an effort locally to provide food to individuals without question. To qualify, they just have to be hungry and be able to eat. [read more]

Posted 2/05/2008. Beware of 'phishing'! The main goal of a phishing email is to get you to a site where you will provide your personal information to thieves who can use it to steal your identity - and your money! [read more]

Posted 2/05/2008. Wolf alert! Wolf alert! Beware of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. You all know that old axiom that applies to someone or some group trying to “pull the wool” over your eyes. [read more]

Don't forget these upcoming events! Upcoming events for February and March 2008 include:

Q: I'll be 65 years old soon. When should I sign up for Medicare? A: Generally, a good rule of thumb is to file for Medicare benefits 3 months prior to your 65th birthday. This allows you plenty of time to create a seamless transition from your current situation into that of being the newest member of the Medicare pool. [read more]