Beginning November 15, 2005, all people with Medicare-those 65 years of age or older, those with certain disabilities, and those with end-stage renal disease, can enroll in a new Medicare prescription drug benefit. The new program provides insurance coverage for prescription medicines for the first time since Medicare was introduced 40 years ago.

Our Company is committed to collaborating with partners to help people with Medicare learn about this new benefit. From our patients and customers, to our employees and retirees, it is important that Medicare enrollees themselves and anyone who knows an enrollee understand and prepare for the new benefit.

For more information, visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-633-4227. To view a brochure outlining the Medicare prescription drug benefit click here for English or Spanish.

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