Drug plan draws similar response

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Slightly more than 20,000 people have applied to participate in the second year of a state-run prescription drug program for senior citizens, state officials said Wednesday.

The enrollment for the year that starts July 1 is almost the same as this year's participation, despite a fairly aggressive marketing campaign.

The SenioRx Program provides prescription drug coverage for Missourians 65 and over who are too wealthy to qualify for Medicaid but too poor to afford private prescription coverage.

Seniors must sign up annually.