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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    December 1, 2005

    CONTACT:
     Pamela Causey 202-216-8378/202-236-2123
    Kim Wright 202-216-8414

    ~ 4 Million Seniors ~ One Voice ~No Privatization ~

    Online Tool Available for Medicare Part D beneficiaries
    Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers now available at
    National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare website

    Seniors nationwide are asking important questions about the new Medicare prescription drug plan.  In response to calls and letters from seniors who are confused by the complexity of the Part D benefit, the National Committee has prepared a detailed list of frequently asked questions and answers to assist them.

    There are 73 specific questions answered under 14 categories such as:

    • The Medicare Part D Benefit and How it Works
    • Enrollment
    • Picking a Plan
    • How to Use the CMS drug plan finder

    The National committee's goal is to help America 's seniors and their caregivers make the most educated choice possible as they consider enrollment in the new Medicare Drug benefit.  The Frequently Asked Questions have been compiled by analysts with the NCPSSM Government Relations and Policy department and can be found on the National Committee website at www.ncpssm.org.

    The National Committee, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization acts in the interests of its membership through advocacy, education, services, grassroots efforts and the leadership of the Board of Directors and professional staff. The work of the National Committee is directed toward developing better-informed citizens and voters.