Medicare chief touts drug program in Cedar Rapids visit
Medicare administrator Dr. Mark McClellan toured Cedar Rapids as part of a 70 city drive to promote the new prescription drug program starting Jan 1. The outreach targets states with many beneficiaries and funds a $300 million awareness campaign. Enrollment runs Nov 15 through May 15. premiums average about $32 monthly with a $250 yearly deductible and discounts negotiated by approved insurers.
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Medicare help lines for plan choices and senior programs
Area Medicare recipients can call Heritage Area Agency on Aging at (319) 398-5559 for help choosing a plan. Help is also available by calling the Senior Health Insurance Information Program at 1-800-351-4664, or by calling 1-800 MEDICARE for assistance.
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Medicare Drug Benefit Aims for Savings and Fraud Warnings
Iowa officials outline the new drug benefit with 75 percent coverage up to 2250 and no monthly premium for low income singles and couples. Savings average about 1300 yearly vs no coverage, with 720 billion cost over 10 years. Leavitt calls it a major overhaul.
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Stem cell ads target Frist in Iowa campaign
A Florida based evangelical group airs a week long Iowa television and radio campaign accusing Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of a tragic grave error for backing expanded stem cell research. The spot, backed by about 500000 conservative emails, urges Frist to oppose funding that destroys embryos.
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Senate
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Gronstal forgoes 2006 governor bid amidst Senate plans
Iowa Senate co speaker Mike Gronstal announced he will not seek the 2006 Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He cited confidence in a Democratic Senate majority and noted fellow Democrats and GOP rivals shaping the field. Gronstal remains poised to endorse a candidate in coming weeks.
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Chet Culver
Ed Fallon
Mike Fitzgerald
Patty
Sioux City
Sal Mohamed
U.S
Jim Nussle
Manchester
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Des Moines Cyclist Killed After Car Collision
Jody Boley, 43, of Des Moines, died from injuries after being struck by a car while bicycling. Police said the 16 year old driver left the scene, then returned with his mother. The collision occurred at an intersection as the teen changed lanes to avoid an eastbound turning vehicle.
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Man arrested after shootout admits drug trafficking
DES MOINES. Lee Castillo, 27, arrested after a shootout with police, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking. He faces up to 30 years, with possible parole in under five. The May 10 incident at the Heartland Inn near Des Moines International Airport involved undercover officers. Another suspect, Dennis Schofield, 25, faces similar charges and 10 counts of attempted murder. trial next month.
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Man accused of pulling over driver arrested again
Des Moines police report Jessie Joe Hill, 32, was arrested again after he allegedly pulled over a motorist and then led officers on an 80 mph high speed chase in a stolen Porsche. The car was among four vehicles stolen from a local auto body shop last week.
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