How are you deciding what drug plan to join? What are your experiences with new drug plans? Or post other comments you may have on Medicare Part D.

1. This is a catastrophe. One prescription went from $80.00 to $1000,00 (one thousand dollars) provided my doctor can re-convince the insurance company I really need the drug. A lot of people are going to have to choose between food on the table and life-saving medication.
Submitted by: E Smith
10:23 PM EST, Mar 28, 2006

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2. What a confusing mess! But, my friends & I found a website that in minutes will spit out the 3 top plans, according to your drugs, location, etc. There is a nominal charge...but well worth it. It's called DecisionSpring.com
Submitted by: J. Morton
7:03 PM EST, Mar 20, 2006

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3. It's extremely confusing and I think will cost more in the long run
Submitted by: R. Toricelli
9:18 PM EST, Mar 19, 2006

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4. mom is a 72 yr old hat healthy and takes lithium and a pill for her hands shaking. medicare covered only 19days in nursing home w/$952 deductable. her memory is very poor each day and she loses mail the govt expects her to figure out these prescipion plans,fill out paper work w/her shakey hands.
Submitted by: markies
5:03 AM EST, Mar 18, 2006

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5. Part D ? ? I haven't got a clue what A,B,or C are yet.
Submitted by: Mahboob Kapoolah
4:01 PM EST, Mar 17, 2006

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6. My experience has been mostly confusing. The doctor tells you one thing and the pharmacy contradicts. They can't get it right.
Submitted by: Mrs. Cohen in Brooklyn
2:58 PM EST, Mar 17, 2006

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7. send the eyesight one to Bill and if you see any for perverts, and roman hands send them along too.
Submitted by: Hillary
2:23 PM EST, Mar 17, 2006

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8. There are several medicines available on part D that sharpen eyesight and hearing problems. I have plans for some on my next quail hunting trip in Texas.
Submitted by: Mr. Cheney, the oil magnate
2:11 PM EST, Mar 17, 2006

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9. Hey Blumpkin....Don't believe anything that James McGreevey ever told you....I know. Speaking of pulling the plug they should have pulled it on him along time ago.
Submitted by: Mrs McGreevey
1:41 PM EST, Mar 17, 2006

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10. Who can possibly believe hotshots in Washington will ever need Part D or any other part. They run for office to get this and many other perks.
Submitted by: elect your local thief
1:39 PM EST, Mar 17, 2006

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