Senior Services’ Medicare benefits counselors are holding information and assistance events in locations throughout Suffolk and surrounding localities to assist Medicare-eligible individuals in navigating Medicare and Medicare Part D. Assistance will also be available for those who are currently enrolled and may be eligible for the Part D Low-Income Subsidy “Extra Help” benefit.

These sessions are free and open to the public, and appointments are not required unless specified. Those wishing to make an appointment with a Medicare benefits counselor should call Bonnie Dozier at 449-8706 or Angela Hamblett at 328-4217.

The MedCare Access Medicare benefits counseling program, administered by Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, serves residents of Franklin, Isle of Wight County, Southampton County and Suffolk. It is funded by a grant from the Obici Healthcare Foundation.

May 18-19: Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, 1226 White Marsh Road, Suite 210; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 27-28: Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, 1226 White Marsh Road, Suite 210; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 28: North Suffolk Library, 2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road; 1 to 3 p.m.