Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Veteran Medicare Help in Ouachita Parish

Veterans, spouses, and families in Ouachita 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 Ouachita Parish veterans

Ouachita Parish is home to about 160,368 residents (2020 Census), with Monroe as the parish seat. About 7,477 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 veterans service office location, 2 DAV locations, 4 American Legion posts, and 1 VFW post, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in Ouachita Parish

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

Parish Veterans Service Office

Ouachita Parish Veterans Service Office
704 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 362-5137
Mon to Fri 8 to 4

More in Louisiana: vetaffairs.la.gov

VA Health Care

Monroe VA Clinic
1691 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA 71201

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 51, Gen C Chennault Flying Tigers
701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 816-8986

DAV Chapter 8, McClendon
4500 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 512-4431

More in Louisiana: davwebsites.dav.org/LA

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 13
401 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-1788

American Legion Post 99
6700 Highway 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 362-4206

American Legion Post 521
Monroe, LA 71211
(225) 610-9682

American Legion Post 201
West Monroe, LA 71294

More in Louisiana: lalegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 1809, Rodney J. Hobbs
1499 Highway 594, Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-4185

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

Ouachita Parish veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Ouachita Parish?

The Ouachita Parish Veterans Service Office is at 704 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291, phone (318) 362-5137. 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 Ouachita Parish?

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