Henry County, Illinois

Veteran Medicare Help in Henry County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Henry 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 Henry County veterans

Henry County is home to about 49,284 residents (2020 Census), with Cambridge as the county seat. This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 8 American Legion posts, and 3 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Henry 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 Henry 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 Illinois.

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Henry 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 Illinois.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Henry 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 Illinois.

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 Henry County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Illinois.

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

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Veteran organizations in Henry County

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

Veterans Service Offices (VAC and IDVA)

Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC)
307 W. Center St., 3rd Floor, Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-3534

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Henry County (itinerant)
111 North East Street, Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 271-3495
Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

More in Illinois: veterans.illinois.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

No DAV chapter is listed in Henry County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of Illinois: illinoisdav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 1197, Alpha-Oxford Township
211 W. A St., Alpha, IL 61413

American Legion Post 724, Atkinson
109 S. State St., Atkinson, IL
(309) 936-7593

American Legion Post 1233, Green Rock-Colona
312 Broadway St., Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-8934

American Legion Post 45, Hagberg-Hamlin
45 Wallace St., Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-3520

American Legion Post 31, Kewanee
1509 Railroad Ave., Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-5508

American Legion Post 255, Orion
409 11th Ave., Orion, IL 61273

American Legion Post 1191, Hooppole
26782 N. 2700th Ave., Prophetstown, IL 61277

American Legion Post 546, Miles Sturgeon
275 W. 5th Ave., Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2324

More in Illinois: illegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 5083, Don Cherry
223 S State St, Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3040

VFW Post 8078, Factory City
200 W 5th St, Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2679

VFW Post 143, Sherman J Sagadin
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3445

More in Illinois: vfwil.org

Statewide

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA): 1-800-437-9824

veterans.illinois.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, Illinois SHIP: Senior HelpLine 1-800-252-8966, ilaging.illinois.gov

Henry County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Henry County?

The Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission is at 307 W. Center St., 3rd Floor, Cambridge, IL 61238, phone (309) 937-3534. The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs also has a veteran service office at 111 North East Street, Kewanee, IL 61443, phone (309) 271-3495 (thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). These offices help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.

Can the veterans service office help me with Medicare?

Veterans Assistance Commissions and IDVA veteran service officers 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 Henry County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Henry County and across Illinois 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.