The enrollment countdown has begun! People who are Medicare-eligible need to make a decision on whether Part D is for them. Those who choose to sign up must do so by May 15. The following are offered to assist metro-area seniors in signing up for Medicare Part D. For help statewide, contact your regional Federation office or call the Federation's Health Plan Information Center, 651/783-5045 (or toll free 866/783-5045).  Minnesota Access To Benefits Coalition, led by the Senior Federation, will kick off Medicare Part D Information and Enrollment events during our Metro Convention.

In the days following the convention, Metro Region will hold three Medicare Part D Information and Enrollment Events, which are free and open to everyone. We encourage everyone with Medicare and their families to join us over coffee and treats to receive face-to-face help deciding on Part D, enrolling in a plan, attend a brief informational presentation presented by ABC or visit with Part D drug plan representatives.

If you would like to enroll during these events, call a volunteer at the Federation, 651/783-5045 for a "Personal Information Worksheet" to fill out in advance, or bring your insurance cards and prescription drug list with you.

Need a ride to one of the following events? Want a poster to hang in your church, pharmacy, etc.? Call Dawn or Leda at 651/783-5075.

May 2, noon-7 p.m., Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Minneapolis
May 5, noon-7 p.m., Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove
May 8, noon-7 p.m., St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul
My Medicare Matters Enrollment Events - These provide individual counseling to help research and/or enroll in a Part D prescription plan. Bring insurance cards and list of prescriptions. These are free and open to the public. For a current schedule, visit www.mnseniors.org. or call 651/645-0261.

• March 27, 12-3:30 p.m. - Lakeview Hospital, 927 Churchill St. W., Stillwater
• March 28, 2-6:30 p.m. - Nokomis Library, 5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis
• March 29, 1-3 p.m. - Conway Rec. Center, 2090 Conway Ave., St. Paul, RSVP 651/293-8733
• March 30, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska
• April 4, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Dunedin Highrise, 469 Ada St., St Paul
• April 5, 1-3:30 p.m. - Cub Pharmacy, 8690 E. Pt. Douglas Rd., Cottage Grove
• April 6, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park
• April 12, Noon-4:30 p.m. - Twin Cities Public TV, 172 E. 4th St., St. Paul
• April 13, 1-4:30 p.m. - Lyngblomsten Chapel, 1455 Almond Ave., St Paul
• April 14, 12-3:30 p.m. - Lakeview Hospital, 927 Churchill St. W., Stillwater
• April 17, 1-4:30 p.m. - Lyngblomsten Chapel, 1455 Almond Ave., St Paul
• April 19, Noon-4 p.m. - Rockford Library , 822 Cedar St,., Rockford 
• April 25, 1-3:30 p.m. - Cub Pharmacy, 7435 179th St., Lakeville
• April 27, Noon-2 p.m. - Washburn Library, 5244 Lyndale Ave.S., Minneapolis 
• April 28, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Silverlake Pointe Apartments, 2701 County Rd. I, Mounds View
• *May 2, Noon-7 p.m. - Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Minneapolis
• *May 5, Noon-7 p.m. - Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove
• *May 8, Noon-7 p.m. - St. Paul Jewish Community Center, 1375 St. Paul Ave., St Paul
• May 9, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbit Ave. S., Bloomington
• May 10, 1-3:30 p.m. - Cub Pharmacy, 4801 Highway 101, Minnetonka
• May 15, 1-3:30 p.m. - Cub Pharmacy, 1059 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake

*Transportation provided. Please call 651/783-5075 for details.