Medicare prescription drug sign-up Nov. 15-Dec. 31.

Medicare beneficiaries can again start enrolling in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program on Nov. 15.

The six-week enrollment period for Medicare Part D ends Dec. 31, and coverage begins Jan. 1, 2007.

"The prescription drug program has been helpful for many of Arkansas' seniors and individuals with disabilities," said-Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark. "I encourage all Arkansas Medicare beneficiaries to look at the program and determine what plan might best address their needs. Those who were enrolled in the drug benefit for 2006 should also ensure that their current plan will meet their prescription drug needs in the future."

The Medicare drug program gives all 479,834 Medicare beneficiaries in Arkansas access to prescription drug coverage.

Seniors can call, toll-free, (800) MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov to determine how the program affects them. The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program in Arkansas also provides free counseling to Arkansans on Medicare and can be reached toll-free at [phone].