Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Veteran Medicare Help in Lafayette Parish

Veterans, spouses, and families in Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish veterans

Lafayette Parish is home to about 241,753 residents (2020 Census), with Lafayette as the parish seat. About 10,433 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 veterans service office location, 1 DAV location, 4 American Legion posts, and 2 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette Parish matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Louisiana.

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

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Veteran organizations in Lafayette Parish

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

Parish Veterans Service Office

Lafayette Parish Veterans Service Office
2100 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5628
Mon to Fri 8 to 4

More in Louisiana: vetaffairs.la.gov

VA Health Care

Lafayette Campus B VA Clinic
309 Saint Julien Avenue, The Specialist Center, Suite 201, Lafayette, LA 70506

Lafayette VA Clinic
3149 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70506

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 2, Lafayette
108 Broadview Dr, Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 296-5131

More in Louisiana: davwebsites.dav.org/LA

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 69
1450 Surrey St, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 804-2340

American Legion Post 241
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 298-3201

American Legion Post 422
Lafayette, LA 70596

American Legion Post 504
603 Clifford Rd, Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 429-1062

More in Louisiana: lalegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 9822, Wayne Billeaud-Melvin Cormier Memorial
120 V F W Rd, Lafayette, LA
(337) 984-8287

VFW Post 9210, Broussard-Larriviere-Trahan
204 Lafayette St., Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 858-5085

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

Lafayette Parish veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Lafayette Parish?

The Lafayette Parish Veterans Service Office is at 2100 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, phone (337) 262-5628. 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 Lafayette Parish?

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

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.