Millions of older and disabled Americans can now sign up for the new Medicare drug benefit. Diane and her guests talk about how much Americans will save, how to choose a plan and why the program has prompted a lawsuit on behalf of America’s poorest consumers.

Guests

  • Leslie Norwalk Deputy administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • Julie Rovner Health policy correspondent for National Public Radio, author of "Health Care Policy and Politics A-Z," and contributing editor for National Journal's CongressDaily.
  • Diane Archer Founder and special counsel of the Medicare Rights Center

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