Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky

Veteran Medicare Help in Louisville and Jefferson County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Louisville and Jefferson 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 Louisville and Jefferson County veterans

Jefferson County is home to about 782,969 residents (2020 Census), with Louisville as the county seat. Louisville and Jefferson County share one consolidated government, so this page covers both. About 37,679 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 KDVA benefits field representatives, 2 DAV locations, 9 American Legion posts, and 7 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.

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

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Jefferson 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 Kentucky.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Jefferson 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 Kentucky.

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 Jefferson County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Kentucky.

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

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Veteran organizations in Louisville and Jefferson County

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

KDVA Benefits Field Representatives

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Field Representative, Region 8
(502) 229-6070

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Field Representative, Region 8
(502) 356-1551

More in Kentucky: veterans.ky.gov benefits representatives

VA Health Care

Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

Greenwood VA Clinic
7410 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40258

Newburg VA Clinic
3430 Newburg Road, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40218

Stonybrook VA Clinic
9208 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40299

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV National Service Office, Louisville
VA Regional Office, Suite 390, 321 West Main Street, Rm 322, Louisville, KY 40202

DAV Chapter 89, H Richardson Mem
1111 Swan St, Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 291-0254

More in Kentucky: davwebsites.dav.org/KY

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 244
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
(502) 266-7100

American Legion Post 45
2719 Greenwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 632-1627

American Legion Post 180
4610 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 896-4734

American Legion Post 193
2800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 776-1119

American Legion Post 200
5536 New Cut Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 587-1414

American Legion Post 201
Louisville, KY 40255
(502) 458-1525

American Legion Post 229
7323 Saint Andrews Church Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 368-5125

American Legion Post 346
3340 Robin Rd, Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 773-1444

American Legion Post 220
Shively, KY 40216
(502) 448-8082

More in Kentucky: kylegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 1181, Pleasure Valley
6518 Blevins Gap Rd, Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 933-1181

VFW Post 2822, Sergeant Scott Razdell
607 S 41st St, Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 599-8435

VFW Post 2921, Churchill Downs
2902 7th St Rd, Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 638-2121

VFW Post 5421, Mill Creek
7111 Lower Hunters Trce, Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 448-5421

VFW Post 6182, Iroquois Hill
992 Longfield Ave, Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 363-9387

VFW Post 8639
10200 Glenmary Farm Dr, Louisville, KY 40291

VFW Post 1170, Middletown
107 Evergreen Rd, Middletown, KY 40243
(502) 245-8773

More in Kentucky: vfwky.org

Statewide

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs: (502) 564-9203

veterans.ky.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, Kentucky SHIP: 1-877-293-7447, chfs.ky.gov SHIP

Louisville and Jefferson County veteran Medicare questions

Who helps veterans with VA benefit claims in Louisville and Jefferson County?

Jefferson County veterans can call the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Field Representative, Region 8 at (502) 229-6070 or (502) 356-1551. KDVA benefits field representatives help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.

Can a KDVA benefits field representative help me with Medicare?

KDVA benefits field representatives 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 Louisville and Jefferson County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Louisville and Jefferson County and across Kentucky 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.