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Date Added: 18-11-2005

Federal and state authorities warn seniors about MedicareRx - Medicare's new drug care plan.

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Hartford Courant - United States

By GARRET CONDON, Courant Staff Writer

Federal and state officials have warned Medicare recipients not to rush into a decision whether to participate in MedicareRx, Medicare's new prescription drug benefit. The six-month signup period opened Tuesday, and the sheer volume of choices to navigate has left many seniors so confused that people who work with the elderly predict that enrollment will be off to a slow start.

Melissa Morton, director of the state's CHOICES program, which is coordinating about two dozen staff members and more than 200 volunteers who are providing telephone and in-person help to seniors, said phones have been ringing off the hook this week, with most callers simply trying to figure out the drug scheme, not sign up.

"They're desperate for someone to help them sort through the 44 [stand-alone drug] plans," she said.

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