Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia will hold information and assistance events throughout Western Tidewater in May 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. Appointments are required only for the events held at Senior Services. To make an appointment with a Medicare benefits counselor, or for more information, call Bonnie Dozier at 449-8706.

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

Dates and locations are as follows:

• May 1, 1 to 3 p.m. — Morgan Memorial Library, 443 W. Washington St.
• May 3, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, 1705 N. Main St.
• May 9, 1 to 3 p.m. — Carrollton Public Library, 14362 New Towne Haven Lane
• May 10, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, 1705 N. Main St.
• May 11, 1 to 3 p.m. — North Suffolk Library, 2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
• May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, 1705 N. Main St.
• May 22, 1 to 3 p.m. — Windsor Library, 18 Duke St.
• May 24, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, 1705 N. Main St.
• May 25, 1 to 3 p.m. — North Suffolk Library, 2000 Bennetts Creek Park Road