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.
October 15, 2011: The official open enrollment period for Medicare Part D begins. You will be able to enroll in a Part D plan, drop your Part D coverage, or switch to a different Part D plan. If you want to remain in your current prescription drug plan, you do not have to do anything during the open enrollment period.