Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Veteran Medicare Help in Tangipahoa Parish

Veterans, spouses, and families in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish veterans

Tangipahoa Parish is home to about 133,157 residents (2020 Census), with Amite City as the parish seat. About 6,438 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 6 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Louisiana.

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

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Veteran organizations in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Parish Veterans Service Offices

Tangipahoa Parish Veterans Service Office
15481 West Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 602-9085
Mon 8 to 4, Tue 8 to 4, Wed 8 to 4, Thu 8 to 4

Tangipahoa Parish Veterans Service Office (Kentwood location)
308 Avenue G, Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-3451
Fri 8:30 to 3:30

More in Louisiana: vetaffairs.la.gov

VA Health Care

Hammond VA Clinic
1131 South Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, LA 70403

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

No DAV chapter is listed in Tangipahoa Parish yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of Louisiana: davwebsites.dav.org/LA

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 5
15154 W Hoffman Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 320-3220

American Legion Post 156
15800 Demarco Ln, Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 348-1532

American Legion Post 109
153 W 7th St, Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-6284

American Legion Post 187
Kentwood, LA 70444

American Legion Post 255
20036 Fire House Rd, Loranger, LA 70446

American Legion Post 47
500 E Pine St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 391-8101

More in Louisiana: lalegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 3652, Helen Hooks Rownd
15800 Demarco Lane, Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 520-0947

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

Cities in Tangipahoa Parish

Tangipahoa Parish veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Tangipahoa Parish?

The Tangipahoa Parish Veterans Service Office is at 15481 West Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403, phone (985) 602-9085. It also serves veterans at 308 Avenue G, Kentwood, LA 70444. 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 Tangipahoa Parish?

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