News from Assemblyman 130th Assembly District JOSEPH A. ERRIGO   For immediate release: January 23rd, 2006 Contact: Adam Peterson (585) 334-5210 District Office: 3045 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY  14467 Albany Office: Rm 427 LOB, Albany, NY  12248

CONTACT: BONNIE TURNER (585) 334-5210   Errigo: Federal Government Should Extend Medicare Part D Deadline        Today, I joined my Assembly colleagues in passing a resolution requesting Congress extend the deadline for seniors to enroll in the Medicare Part D program, without penalty, from May 15 to October 15.      Seniors across my district are having problems enrolling in this new program. I support extending the deadline because anyone who enrolls after May 15 could face a cumulative penalty of 1 percent per month. This penalty would be applied to their monthly fees for as long as they use the program. We must allow seniors ample time to make educated decisions on which of the 46 coverage plans New York offers is right for their prescription needs.      The resolution will be sent to President Bush, Speaker Hastert and New York’s congressional delegation.                                                                                                                    -30-                                                                                                  1/30/06