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Thursday, January 5, 2006

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As part of our ongoing series A Quiet Crisis: The Road Back, Joe Frolik talks to the principals behind a new Northeast Ohio think tank called “Policy Bridge” about their focus on the untapped potential of African-American young men in our region. Also, we'll chat with two professors from Akron and Cincinnatti about where things stand right now and where they are likely to go in several key statewide political races/campaigns in 2006. And - they are being called the absolute keys to Northeast Ohio's future economic treasures: bio/nano technology and fuel cell innovation. But, what exactly are these sciences? What do they look like? Sound like? What's involved? Elaine Falk takes viewers to a couple of labs that happen to be literally across the hall from each other for a look into what could be our economic future.

Choosing a Medicare Part D Plan

Picking the best prescription plan may be a daunting task, but these organizations are standing by to help. These agencies will not pick a plan for seniors, but they can help narrow the options and answer general questions.

National Resources:

Medicare: 1-800-MEDICAR
Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213
Access to Benefits Coalition: 1-800-686-1578

Northeast Ohio Resources:

Benjamin Rose Senior Assistance: 216-373-1650 or 1-866-1650
Greater Cleveland Access to Benefits Coalition: 216-421-1350, ext 185
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program: 1-800-686-1578

To Set up You Own Onsite Group Enrollment Event
Fairhill Center on Successful Aging
216-421-1350 x 185

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