18 Quotes by Tricia Neuman

Seniors are still divided as to being favorable or unfavorable, but many still don't know enough to have an opinion.

Retirees who cancel their employer coverage and take the new federal benefit may not be able to go back if they later realize they've made a mistake.

Up to this point in time, there were far fewer decisions and actions required. This really is a fundamental change in the program and the expectations for elderly and disabled people.

Those that have retiree health benefits have good reason to stay on top of this issue. Even if an employer decided to keep coverage for 2006, it's likely they will revisit these decisions in 2007 and beyond.

To be fair, the educational effort is just ramping up. The debate has shifted from for and against the program to implementing it.

To be fair, the educational effort is just ramping up, ... The debate has shifted from for and against the program to implementing it.

striking that there are so many businesses that have stepped up to the plate and are apparently eager to enroll people in Medicare.

They might want to think about this as insurance because their drug costs in a year might be higher than they are now. Just as when you buy insurance for fire, you don't want to see flames before you pay for the coverage.

They have not yet reached their coverage goal, but they are clearly moving closer.