St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Veteran Medicare Help in St. Landry Parish

Veterans, spouses, and families in St. Landry 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 St. Landry Parish veterans

St. Landry Parish is home to about 82,540 residents (2020 Census), with Opelousas as the parish seat. About 2,769 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 1 DAV location, 10 American Legion posts, and 4 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in St. Landry Parish

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

Parish Veterans Service Offices

St. Landry Parish Veterans Service Office
1065 Louisiana 749, Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-0238
Mon to Fri 8 to 4

St. Landry Parish Veterans Service Office (Eunice location)
501 Samuel Drive, Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 546-4056
Wed 9 to 3:30

More in Louisiana: vetaffairs.la.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 19, Acadian
3809 Hwy 190, Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 945-7706

More in Louisiana: davwebsites.dav.org/LA

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 294
1034 George Calais Rd, Arnaudville, LA 70512

American Legion Post 129
Eunice, LA 70535

American Legion Post 278
2711 Highway 347, Leonville, LA 70551

American Legion Post 305
189 Hwy 107, Morrow, LA 71356
(225) 505-7472

American Legion Post 45
123 N Liberty St, Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-1246

American Legion Post 514
5348 LA -182, Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-6173

American Legion Post 334
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6120

American Legion Post 237
Sunset, LA 70584

American Legion Post 556
2192 Highway 356, Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 484-5922

American Legion Post 209
1433 Hwy 10, Washington, LA 70589

More in Louisiana: lalegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 5153, Arnaudville
1020 VFW Drive, Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-7205

VFW Post 8971, Doucet-Aucoin
3809 Highway 190, Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 466-3999

VFW Post 2483, Robertson-Lewis
123 N Liberty St, Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 948-1809

VFW Post 8678, Ryder-Woodson
176 VFW Street, Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7118

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

St. Landry Parish veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in St. Landry Parish?

The St. Landry Parish Veterans Service Office is at 1065 Louisiana 749, Opelousas, LA 70570, phone (337) 948-0238. It also serves veterans at 501 Samuel Drive, Eunice, LA 70535. 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 St. Landry Parish?

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