McLean County, Illinois

Veteran Medicare Help in McLean County

Veterans, spouses, and families in McLean 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 McLean County veterans

McLean County is home to about 170,954 residents (2020 Census), with Bloomington as the county seat. This page lists 3 veterans service office locations, 1 DAV location, 1 American Legion post, 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 McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Illinois.

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

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Veteran organizations in McLean County

Independent community and government resources for veterans in McLean 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)
200 W. Front Street, Suite 400D, Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5140

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, McLean County
1616 S Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
(217) 685-3248
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, Heartland Community College (itinerant)
1500 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761
(217) 670-4036
3rd Wednesday and 4th Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

More in Illinois: veterans.illinois.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 60 (McLean County)
1006 E Lincoln St, Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 310-8747

More in Illinois: illinoisdav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 635, Carl S. Martin
Normal, IL 61761

More in Illinois: illegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 454, John H. Kraus
1006 E Lincoln Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-9733

VFW Post 8350, Chenoa
215 S Green St, Chenoa, IL 61726

VFW Post 1559, Little-Embry-Rainey
203 E Main St, Heyworth, IL 61844
(309) 473-2460

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

McLean County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in McLean County?

The McLean County Veterans Assistance Commission is at 200 W. Front Street, Suite 400D, Bloomington, IL 61701, phone (309) 888-5140. The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs also has a veteran service office at 1616 S Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701, phone (217) 685-3248. 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 McLean County?

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

Book a call above or call (866) 380-0965 to speak with a licensed agent.

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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.