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Doyle Baynes, Social Security District Manager in Manassas, has issued an important reminder to area Medicare beneficiaries. “Medicare’s open enrollment period for prescription drug coverage in 2007 runs through December 31. During this period, all eligible beneficiaries may choose to enroll for the first time, choose a new plan or stay in the plan they already have.

If you or someone you know is on Medicare and has limited income and resources, it is important to remember that extra help is still available with cost of plan premiums, co-payments and deductibles,” said Baynes.

A Medicare beneficiaiy may qualify for this extra help if your income is below $14,700 a year as a single person or below $19,800 a year if you’re married and living with your spouse. Your income can be higher if you support other family members who five with you or have earnings from work. Keep in mind that new income limits will be determined in early 2007. For 2006, your total resources must less than $10,000 if you are sin

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