Parsing Through Prescription Plans

It's that time of year again.

Millions of seniors are once again confronting the issue of Medicare Part D, with the new enrollment period for the prescription drug plan starting Wednesday and running through Dec. 31.

Even seniors who already signed up for a plan should take a few minutes to compare plans and figure out whether they should switch to get a better deal. The only way to find the best plan is to access the Medicare.gov Web site -- a task that is foreign to many seniors. If you're not a senior, that's where you can help. ...