As Drug Plan Begins, Stores Predict Bumps - New York Times

As Drug Plan Begins, Stores Predict Bumps - New York Times

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 - Millions of older Americans will gain access to government-subsidized prescription drugs on Sunday with the long-awaited expansion of Medicare. But pharmacists say beneficiaries may initially experience delays and frustration as the promise of the new program is translated into practice.
Tens of thousands of people who signed up for the benefit have yet to receive the plastic identification cards that will enable them to fill prescriptions promptly at retail drugstores.