By Antonio D. French
Filed Saturday, February 11 at 7:33 AM
Next week, a representative from Sen. Jim Talent's office will be conducting two Q&A sessions on the controversial Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Kacky Garner, district director for Talent's St. Louis office, will conduct two informational meetings on the southside next week. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, she'll be at the Five Star Older Adult Center, 2832 Arsenal, at 10:30 a.m. The next day, Feb. 16, she'll be at the St. Louis Senior Center, 5602 Arsenal, starting at 11 a.m.
No word yet if Talent will be holding any such meetings for northside seniors.
The recent changes to Medicare have been the source of much confusion and anger for many seniors. Many have complained of much higher costs for their prescription drugs. It's also been a headache for politicians in Washington who have been getting a flood of phone calls from the high-voting demographic.
Just last week, Medicare/Medicaid Director Mark McClellan was called to testify before the Senate Finance Committee. And some senators have been pushing for legislation that would let the government negotiate better prices with drug companies. Without such a provision, the drug companies stand to make millions more in profits, some say on the backs of many of our nation's most vulnerable citizens.
Call Sen. Talent’s office at (314) 432-5211 to inquire about these meetings and possible future meetings in other parts of the city.
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