elderly

Age: 38
Neighborhood: Jackson Heights, Queens
Occupation: Recruiter
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democratic

“I’d like to see a bit more security on the faces of the middle class.”

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In January 2006, Medicare Part D went into effect, subsidizing the cost of prescription drugs for the elderly.

The federal government touts the program as an effective way to offer senior citizens choice and flexibility. But many seniors, including those at the Elmhurst-Jackson Heights Senior Center, say that Part D has left them confused and frustrated.