St. Clair County, Illinois

Veteran Medicare Help in St. Clair County

Veterans, spouses, and families in St. Clair 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 St. Clair County veterans

St. Clair County is home to about 257,400 residents (2020 Census), with Belleville as the county seat. This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 1 DAV location, 4 American Legion posts, and 9 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in St. Clair County

Independent community and government resources for veterans in St. Clair 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 of St. Clair County, IL
19 Public Square, Suite 300, Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-0040

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, St. Clair County
7650 Magna Dr, Suite 120, Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 233-8445
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

More in Illinois: veterans.illinois.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 24 (Forget Me Not)
317 Market Place Dr, Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 710-0073

More in Illinois: illinoisdav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post, Belleville
201 Eiler Rd, Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-5445

American Legion Post 485
200 S 5th St, Dupo, IL 62239
(618) 286-3535

American Legion Post 137, Fischer-Sollis
109 N Penn St, O'Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-8879

American Legion Post 784
Sauget, IL 62206

More in Illinois: illegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 1739, Belleville
300 N. Charles St, Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1098

VFW Post 4183, Scott
1516 Old State Route 158, Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-9801

VFW Post 1699, Chief Pontiac
2318 Jerome Lane, Cahokia, IL 62206
(618) 401-5876

VFW Post 1117, Caseyville Memorial
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 344-9878

VFW Post 3480, Capt. Horace G. Burke
5020 State St, East St. Louis, IL 62205
(618) 792-6299

VFW Post 7682, SSG Henry A. Huber
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2288

VFW Post 7980, Millstadt
200 Veterans Dr, Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-1180

VFW Post 7710, New Athens
420 Stone River Rd, New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 967-1421

VFW Post 805, Sgt. Charles A. Fricke
223 W 1st St, O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-6575

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

St. Clair County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in St. Clair County?

The St. Clair County Veterans Assistance Commission is at 19 Public Square, Suite 300, Belleville, IL 62220, phone (618) 277-0040. The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs also has a veteran service office at 7650 Magna Dr, Suite 120, Belleville, IL 62223, phone (618) 233-8445. 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 St. Clair County?

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