12/29/2010
Time is running out for Alaskans who have or need a Medicare prescription plan. December 31st is the final day to sign-up.
However, those needing assistance going through the process need to contact the Alaska Medicare Information Office by December 30th. Jeanne Larson is the Deputy Director for the Alaska Information Office.
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She also urges people to make certain callers are prepared prior to the call.
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Larson also encourages callers needing help to have a list of their medications by name and dosage on hand for the process, too. Larson said this helps determine the lowest cost for callers.