May 15, 2006 was the deadline to enroll in Medicare Part D -- the disputed prescription drug benefit.
While the Republican lawmakers touted cost savings offered through the federal program, and ran campaigns across the country to sign up members, many Democrats critized the program as being more beneficial to large drug companies.
Those affected, mainly senior citizens and disabled people, expressed frustration in navigating the new drug program.
For more on Part D
(Marion Buck, 82, of Alton, Ill., receives help on the Medicare prescription drug benefit at a local community center.)
While the Republican lawmakers touted cost savings offered through the federal program, and ran campaigns across the country to sign up members, many Democrats critized the program as being more beneficial to large drug companies.
Those affected, mainly senior citizens and disabled people, expressed frustration in navigating the new drug program.
For more on Part D(Marion Buck, 82, of Alton, Ill., receives help on the Medicare prescription drug benefit at a local community center.)
(Jerry Naunheim)
