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The enrollment period for Medicare Part D runs from November 15 through December 31, 2008. Medicare Part D insurance plans help cover the cost of prescription medicines. There are numerous plans to choose from, and seniors, or their family members or caregivers, should take the time to sort through the many options to decide what is best for them.

Plans tend to change every year, so it is important for people to keep up to date with the plan that works in their favor. 

The best online information regarding Medicare Part D is www.medicare.gov. This resource will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision. Follow the prompts and pay close attention to details.

Because it can take several weeks for the paperwork to process and for you to receive your insurance cards in the mail, it is best to make your choices prior to December 15th. Once the December 31, 2008 deadline passes, you will not be able to make changes until the next enrollment period.

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