by Krystal Paco

Guam - The annual enrollment period for Medicare's Prescription Drug Program is ongoing through December 7. Beneficiaries can enroll in the Voluntary Prescription Drug Program or cancel their current plan. For 2012, Public Health advises residents that the Preferred Plan sold by United Healthcare is the only plan available for Medicare beneficiaries and it will cost $11.20 per month beginning January 1.

For those who are currently enrolled in the plan you will automatically be enrolled into the Preferred Plan. For more information the Guam Medicare Assistance Program will provide information presentations every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am and 2pm at the Division of Senior Citizens Office in Mangilao.