Madison County, Illinois

Veteran Medicare Help in Madison County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Madison 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 Madison County veterans

Madison County is home to about 265,859 residents (2020 Census), with Edwardsville as the county seat. This page lists 1 veterans service office location, 2 DAV locations, 7 American Legion posts, and 8 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Illinois.

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

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Veteran organizations in Madison County

Independent community and government resources for veterans in Madison 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) of Madison County, IL
157 N. Main St, Suite 115, Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 296-4554

More in Illinois: veterans.illinois.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 90 (Jack Graichen Memorial)
180 N Main St, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 539-0101

DAV Chapter 53 (Quad Cities)
3401 Century Dr, Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 876-7816

More in Illinois: illinoisdav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 126, Alton
600 George Street, Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-2644

American Legion Post 365, Leighton Evatt
1022 Vandalia Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-2508

American Legion Post 794, East Alton
120 E Alton Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 254-7078

American Legion Post 199, Edwardsville
58 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-9774

American Legion Post 113, Tri City
1825 State St., Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 501-1861

American Legion Post, South Roxana
417 Sinclair Ave., South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-2408

American Legion Post 708, Troy
104 N Main St, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-9892

More in Illinois: illegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 1308, Alton
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 466-6883

VFW Post 5691, Collinsville Kahokian Memorial
1234 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-7195

VFW Post 7678, Earl W Homer Memorial
121 S Williams St, Cottage Hills, IL 62018
(618) 259-0559

VFW Post 1299, Fisher-Weeks
803 Sheridan Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1299

VFW Post 2222, Glen Carbon
4 Rushmore Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62039
(618) 288-9747

VFW Post 5694, Highland
1900 VFW Rd, Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-6367

VFW Post 976, Stage Depot
123 W Market St, Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-8387

VFW Post 2859, Wood River
231 E. Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 259-9790

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

Cities in Madison County

Madison County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Madison County?

The Madison County Veterans Assistance Commission is at 157 N. Main St, Suite 115, Edwardsville, IL 62025, phone (618) 296-4554. 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 Madison County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Madison 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.