The education required to become a state trooper varies by state, but in general at least a year of post-high school education is required. In some states, if you have served in the military the post-high school educational requirement is waived because of your experience.
You can enroll in Medicare Part D coverage once you meet both of the above requirements. Your Initial Enrollment Period for Part D is when you're first eligible to sign up for prescription drug benefits, and this period usually coincides with when you're first eligible for Medicare coverage.
Again, pay close attention to the dates as they affect your options. 1  Between October 15 and December 7 â You can join a Part D plan, switch between Part D plans or drop your Part D coverage. 2  Between January 1 and February 14 â You can leave a Medicare Advantage plan and switch back to Original Medicare. If you do, youâll have an opportunity during this time to enroll in a prescription drug plan as well. But you cannot switch from one Part D plan to another during this period.