We've had a lot of diaries recently about the mess that is Medicare Part D. Some have compared the confusion surrounding its implementation to the massive screwups by FEMA after Katrina. It is predicted that some will die or suffer harm due to not being able to get medications that were previously paid for.
Obviously, this plan needs to be fixed, but that's going to take time. And while we're working on that, there are things you can do to help right now.
One of the problems with this plan is that to make an informed selection between the myriad of drug plans requires computer access and internet skills. Many seniors just aren't able to do this, either because they don't have a computer, or because they just have never learned how to navigate the web. Pretty much everyone reading Daily Kos has the necessary skills to do this work, and many local senior service agencies are actively seeking out volunteers to help.
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