Sebelius says health care reform lowers Medicare costs
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on a national teleconference touted reforms as boosting benefits and choices for 48 million Medicare beneficiaries while noting open enrollment runs Oct 15 to Dec 7. She cited lower Part B premiums, a smaller deductible, and reduced Part D premiums, with more preventive services and doughnut hole relief. She highlighted SHICK enrollment sites in Kansas and urged bringing prescriptions and Medicare cards for personalized help.
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Plans for downtown hotel blocked by historic commission
The Historic Resources Commission denied plans for a downtown Lawrence hotel, ruling the project failed to meet Downtown Design Guidelines intended to preserve historic character along Massachusetts Vermont and New Hampshire streets. The proposal featured an 81 room TownePlace by Marriott with 36 apartments and a ground floor restaurant wine bar.
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Reporter Contact Details for Aaron Couch
Reporter Aaron Couch can be reached at 832-7217. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/aaroncouch.
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