The U Department of Health and Huma...

The U Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy G Thompson not long ago announced the creation of a nationwide education campaign designed to inform senior citizens who have Medicare about the of recent origin benefits that are available, including prescription medicine coverage. The first major portion of the education campaign will consist of television advertisements that will race through March on national networks and cable programs that are heavily viewed by means of people with Medicare. The advertisement outlines when a certain quantity of of the prescription drug benefits will be available, and assures seniors that they can continue their current Medicare coverage if they elevate It also encourages seniors to learn more at calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), the toll-free helpline for Medicare beneficiaries and their families. Seniors also can learn more about the modern benefits by going online to http://www.medicare.gov.

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