Veteran Medicare Help in St. Tammany Parish
Veterans, spouses, and families in St. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish veterans
St. Tammany Parish is home to about 264,570 residents (2020 Census), with Covington as the parish seat. About 15,461 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 1 DAV location, 5 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. Tammany 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. Tammany 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. Tammany 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. Tammany 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. Tammany Parish matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Louisiana.
Also for St. Tammany Parish families: turning 65 as a veteran, Medicare for spouses of veterans, and CHAMPVA and Medicare.
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Veteran organizations in St. Tammany Parish
Independent community and government resources for veterans in St. Tammany Parish. Listed for your convenience only. Veteran Savings Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
Parish Veterans Service Offices
St. Tammany Parish Veterans Service Office (West location)
1301 North Florida Street, Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6201
Mon to Fri 8 to 4
St. Tammany Parish Veterans Service Office (East location)
520 Old Spanish Trail, Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 645-3500
Mon to Fri 8 to 4
More in Louisiana: vetaffairs.la.gov
VA Health Care
Slidell VA Clinic
60491 Doss Drive, Suite B, Slidell, LA 70460
Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
DAV Chapter 52, Ed Gary Memorial
1680 Saint Ann St, Slidell, LA 70460
(504) 559-4978
More in Louisiana: davwebsites.dav.org/LA
American Legion Posts
American Legion Post 16
2031 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70433
American Legion Post 415
3090 E Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 778-6244
American Legion Post 185
1680 Saint Ann Pl, Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-9317
American Legion Post 285
Slidell, LA 70461
(504) 416-4098
American Legion Post 374
2233 Carey St, Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 259-6048
More in Louisiana: lalegion.org
VFW Posts
VFW Post 8720, Homer Williams
21470 Mire Drive, Abita Springs, LA 70420
VFW Post 7286, Ivan Huval
2013 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington, LA 70433
(985) 302-5464
VFW Post 8290, Davis - Moran Memorial
28000 Main St, Lacombe, LA 70445
VFW Post 5735, Ozone Belt
159 Village St, Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 647-9119
More in Louisiana: vfwla.org
Statewide
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: (225) 219-5000
VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations
Unbiased Medicare counseling, LaSHIP: (800) 259-5300, ldi.la.gov LaSHIP
Cities in St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish veteran Medicare questions
Where is the veterans service office in St. Tammany Parish?
The St. Tammany Parish Veterans Service Office (West location) is at 1301 North Florida Street, Covington, LA 70433, phone (985) 893-6201. It also serves veterans at 520 Old Spanish Trail, Slidell, LA 70458. 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. Tammany Parish?
Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in St. Tammany 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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