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Hi All, I believe we will have to wait until the election is over and the House reconvenes to get an indication on the realities of any pending legislation. Most of the info from consumer / advocacy groups is now several months old. I found this interesting... THE MEDICARE RX 2000 ACT 5. The lightning speed that this bill is being marked up and sent to the floor will preclude thoughtful consideration: Although seniors want prompt relief from unaffordable drug costs, the House leadership's process for considering this bill is irresponsible and will result in adverse, unintended consequences. The likelihood that this proposal will be brought to the floor of the House, without serious deliberation is indicative that incumbency protection, rather than beneficiary protection is at the core of this bill. http://www.familiesusa.org/pubs/mdrx2000.htm The bottom line may be political... murray [log in to unmask]