Tom Price: “6 days. In just 6 days, that is when the deadline for the Medicare prescription drug program is: May 15. Thirty million…”

“6 days. In just 6 days, that is when the deadline for the Medicare prescription drug program is: May 15. Thirty million Americans have already signed up. However, there remain other seniors who would benefit from this voluntary program, and they should take these next few days to see if Medicare part D is right for them. To help facilitate the enrollment process in my district, I have held Medicare seminars to educate seniors on the options available, including two just last Friday. Many have said they are happy with the choices they have, and they are grateful for the time we took to sit down and explain this new program. Yesterday I also had the chance to visit two pharmacies in my district and speak with the pharmacists and their staffs. This offered a great, behind-the-scenes look at the process these pharmacists have used to help local seniors understand and utilize this new prescription drug plan. The general sense is that the kinks have been worked out and most seniors are truly gaining great benefit, better health. Over the next 6 days, I urge all of my colleagues in Congress to do all that we can to provide seniors whatever assistance they may require to sign up for and navigate their new plan. ____________________”