Washington, DC – Congressman
Richard W. Pombo (CA-11) has announced several Medicare Part D seminars
throughout California’s 11th Congressional district to assist
eligible beneficiaries with their questions on the new voluntary
Prescription Drug Benefit.
“Seniors
should never go without prescriptions they need and must know we are here to
help,” said Congressman Pombo. “Every Senior is eligible to enroll in this
program, however to take advantage of this opportunity they must sign-up. I
hope these seminars I’ve arranged
throughout the district will help as many people as possible.”
Medicare Part D Seminars
Friday, March 31, 2006 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Lolly Hansen Senior Center
375 E. 9th Street
Tracy, CA 94546
Monday, April 10, 2006 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
O’Connor Woods
3400 Wagner Heights Road
Stockton, CA 95209
Saturday, April 29, 2006 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
San Ramon Senior Center
9300 Alcosta Blvd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Total Number of Beneficiaries in
California 4,230,635
Total Number of Beneficiaries w/
Prescription Drug Coverage* 3,081,457
Percentage of Beneficiaries with Coverage in
California 73%
* Includes all sources: Medicare
prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans, retiree drug subsidy, and
federal retirees [Federal Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and military
retirees (Tricare)]. Numbers compiled by CMS.
Congressman Richard W. Pombo represents
California's Eleventh Congressional District. Congressman Pombo is Chairman
of the House Resources Committee and serves on the House Agriculture
Committee.
For more information on Congressman Richard W. Pombo and his work for California
please visit: http://www.house.gov/pombo