Pickens County, Georgia

Veteran Medicare Help in Pickens County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Pickens County can get plain-language Medicare help from a licensed agent at Veteran Savings Network, and find their local veteran organizations below. From a licensed, veteran-owned agency.

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How we help Pickens County veterans

Pickens County is home to about 33,216 residents (2020 Census), with Jasper as the county seat. About 2,125 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 GDVS field offices serving the county, 1 DAV location, 1 American Legion post, and 1 VFW post, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Pickens County veterans and their families make sense of Medicare, so you do not overpay, do not carry coverage you do not need, and are not left underinsured.

VA Healthcare and Medicare

Many Pickens County veterans keep VA healthcare and add Medicare for more flexibility. VA care is generally received at VA facilities, and Medicare can add options to see providers outside the VA. VA healthcare and Medicare in Georgia.

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Pickens County with TRICARE, TRICARE For Life works as Medicare-wraparound coverage once you have Medicare Part A and Part B. Medicare pays first, TFL pays second. TRICARE for Life in Georgia.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Pickens County veterans with a VA disability rating: your rating does not by itself make you Medicare-eligible or change your timing. Eligibility generally comes at 65, or earlier through Social Security disability. Medicare for disabled veterans in Georgia.

Veteran Special Enrollment Periods

Medicare has strict enrollment windows. VA healthcare by itself usually does not create a Special Enrollment Period for Part B, so timing your enrollment in Pickens County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Georgia.

Also for Pickens County families: turning 65 as a veteran, Medicare for spouses of veterans, and CHAMPVA and Medicare.

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Veteran organizations in Pickens County

Independent community and government resources for veterans in Pickens County. Listed for your convenience only. Veteran Savings Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.

Veterans Service Offices (Georgia GDVS)

GDVS field offices that serve Pickens County:

GDVS Jasper Field Office
934 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 301-5720 ext. 504712
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

GDVS Canton Field Office
220 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3538
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

More in Georgia: veterans.georgia.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 47, Pickens County
339 W Church St, Jasper, GA 30143
(770) 313-4229

More in Georgia: locators.dav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 149
339 W Church St, Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1715

More in Georgia: georgialegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 12239, SGT David S. Collins
339 W. Church St., Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 299-4096

More in Georgia: vfw.org/find-a-post

Statewide

Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS): (404) 656-2300

veterans.georgia.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, Georgia SHIP: 1-866-552-4464, option 4, aging.georgia.gov

Pickens County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Pickens County?

Georgia does not have county veterans service offices. Veterans in Pickens County are served by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) Jasper Field Office at 934 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143, phone (706) 301-5720 ext. 504712. GDVS also serves Pickens County from its Canton Field Office. GDVS field offices help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.

Can the veterans service office help me with Medicare?

GDVS field offices focus on VA and state benefits. For Medicare questions, such as how Medicare works with VA healthcare or TRICARE For Life, a licensed agent at Veteran Savings Network can help you review your options.

Do you help veterans in Pickens County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Pickens County and across Georgia review their Medicare options in plain language.

Is Veteran Savings Network part of the VA or Medicare?

No. Veteran Savings Network is a licensed insurance agency and is not affiliated with the VA, Medicare, CMS, or any government agency.

How do I get started?

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Important: We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.