Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

Veteran Medicare Help in Avoyelles Parish

Veterans, spouses, and families in Avoyelles Parish 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 Avoyelles Parish veterans

Avoyelles Parish is home to about 39,693 residents (2020 Census), with Marksville as the parish seat. About 1,587 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 veterans service office location, 1 DAV location, 5 American Legion posts, and 3 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Avoyelles Parish 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 Avoyelles Parish 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 Louisiana.

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Avoyelles Parish 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 Louisiana.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Avoyelles Parish 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 Louisiana.

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 Avoyelles Parish matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Louisiana.

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

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Veteran organizations in Avoyelles Parish

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

Parish Veterans Service Office

Avoyelles Parish Veterans Service Office
417 North Main Street, Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 739-0147
Mon to Fri 8 to 4

More in Louisiana: vetaffairs.la.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 47, Mansura
1832 L'Eglise St, Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 446-0289

More in Louisiana: davwebsites.dav.org/LA

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 126
Bunkie, LA 71322

American Legion Post 130
411 Elmo St, Marksville, LA 71351

American Legion Post 296
583 N Bayou Des Glaises Rd, Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2208

American Legion Post 343
4465 Highway 451, Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 305-0501

American Legion Post 326
3849 Highway 107 S, Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3289

More in Louisiana: lalegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 3841, Gerard Joseph
2471 Leglise St, Mansura, LA
(318) 876-2911

VFW Post 3139, Andras-Ducote
412 Elmo s, Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 563-8629

VFW Post 7643, Simmesport
295 Norwood Dr, Simmesport, LA 71369

More in Louisiana: vfwla.org

Statewide

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: (225) 219-5000

vetaffairs.la.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, LaSHIP: (800) 259-5300, ldi.la.gov LaSHIP

Avoyelles Parish veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Avoyelles Parish?

The Avoyelles Parish Veterans Service Office is at 417 North Main Street, Marksville, LA 71351, phone (318) 739-0147. Veteran service officers help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.

Can the veterans service office help me with Medicare?

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 Avoyelles Parish?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Avoyelles Parish and across Louisiana 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.