10:30 LRN Newscast

Medicare open Enrollment begins on Thursday and  runs through December 7th. During open enrollment, beneficiaries can….switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage Plan or vice versa. Change from Medicare Advantage plant to another, or enroll, switch or drop a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. Ron Henderson with the Louisiana Department of Insurance says get the plan that suits your needs…

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Beginning next year, the Medicare Part D annual deductible will be $700.

Today’s the last day to register to vote for the November 3rd election and you can only do it online at geauxvote.com.  Trey Williams with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office says if you’re already registered to vote, today’s a good opportunity double-check your registration status.

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If you’re looking to study the music business in college, two of the best schools are here in Louisiana. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Forty-two people had to be rescued from a ship that caught fire in the Gulf about 100 miles offshore from Port Fourchon. The Coast Guard says they received a call at 9:45 yesterday morning and sent three aircraft to the area to rescue people. The Coast Guard also good Samaritans on nearby vess3els played a major role in rescuing all 42 people.