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Hosts: Carson Cooper and Susan Giles Wantuck
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
E-mail: letters@wusf.org |
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Florida Matters: December, 2005 "Making Sense of Medicare Plan D"
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 It seems like everywhere you turn, there's an ad for the federal government's new prescription drug plan. And with the advertising blitz, comes many questions: What exactly is Medicare Plan D? Who qualifies for this plan? How much does it cost? Do I need to sign up for coverage? How do I sign up? What's the best option for me?
We'll go beyond the hype, and cut through the red tape to answer those concerns on the next Florida Matters.
Guests Will Include:
- Leslie Norwalk, Deputy Administrator of Medicare
- Charmaine Andrews, Volunteer Coordinator with SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
- Stephen Nohlgren, St. Petersburg Times Elder Affairs Reporter
Join Carson Cooper for a special edition of Florida Matters, Friday, December 16th, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, December 17th, at noon on WUSF 89.7, Your NPR Station. |
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Online Resources: |
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Medicare Web site
Medicare Phone Number: 1-800-MEDICARE
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder – Prescription Part D
Personalized information regarding your Medicare benefits and services.
Florida Medicare Interactive
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About Florida Matters |
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"Florida Matters" is WUSF 89.7's newest forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.
"Florida Matters" addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2005. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.
Learn more about WUSF's Ascertainment Survey 2005.
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| Past Topics on Florida Matters |
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• The Year 2005 in Review Learn more. (FM1 - December, 2005)
• PLAYGROUNDS TO PARKING LOTS:
What are the makings of an ideal community? Learn more. (News Special- December, 2005)
• Tampa Bay Prepares for the Big Storm Learn more.
(FM - November, 2005)
• The Energy Crunch: Lessons Learned From Katrina and Rita Learn more.
(FM - October, 2005)
• An After School Special: Superintendents Speak Out Learn more. (News Special, October, 2005)
• Early Child Health Care: Are Florida's Children Getting an Early Start? Learn more.
(FM - September, 2005)
• What's Going On in the Region's Housing Market? Learn more. (FM - August, 2005)
• Can We Pave Our Way Out of Gridlock? Learn more. (FM - July '05)
• Education in Florida Learn more. (FM - June '05)
• Monet to Mozart: Can the Arts Bring New Life to Downtown Tampa? Learn more. (News Special, May, 2005)
• Behind Bars: Conditions Inside Florida's Prisons and Jails Learn more. (News Special, April, 2005) |
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper |
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Carson Cooper |
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Robin Sussingham |
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| Robin Sussingham |
Robin Sussingham has collaborated with WUSF as a contributing correspondent since June 2005. She frequently reports on stories of interest in Polk County . Robin formerly hosted "Talk of the City" and "All Things Considered" for NPR member station KCPW in Salt Lake City, Utah. |
