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June 20, 2005
Low-income seniors skimp less on prescription drugs with pharmacy assistance programs

From EurekAlert! - Breaking News:

A new study by Brandeis University researchers shows that state-run pharmacy assistance programs in Wisconsin and Illinois reduce by one-half the number of seniors who either forgo necessities or skimp on prescribed drugs. In January 2006, Medicare will offier its prescription drug benefit, known as Part D, for all seniors. The federal benefit is not expected to be as generous as the Wisconsin and Illinois programs, known as SeniorCare, for most seniors. Read more from this post.
Posted on June 20, 2005 10:22 PM



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