A reader asked for SeniorCare's end date. That information might be available this week, according to a radio interview with Governor Doyle last week.
More information from an article in the April 18 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "After a meeting Wednesday with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, Gov. Jim Doyle and U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) said they were hopeful that Leavitt would grant Wisconsin a six-month extension for the SeniorCare prescription drug program."
They're asking for a December 31 date, giving the state time to craft a plan that "matches or exceeds any wraparound program in the United States," according to Governor Doyle.
What the new plan won't have is the ability to negotiate with drug companies for discount rates. This substantial limitation appears to be non-negotiable.
I'll be attending a SeniorCare Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, April 25, with 5th District state senator Jim Sullivan and will let you know what I learn.
If you live in the 5th district and want to attend, the meeting is at 3 pm, West Milwaukee Community Centre, 1345 S. 47th St., West Milwaukee.
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