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Pombo Announces Medicare Information Seminars

March 10, 2006

PRINTER VERSION

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