Lamar County, Mississippi

Veteran Medicare Help in Lamar County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Lamar County 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 Lamar County veterans

Lamar County is home to about 64,222 residents (2020 Census), with Purvis as the county seat. About 3,422 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 3 veterans service office locations, 5 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 Lamar County 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 Lamar County 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 Mississippi.

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Lamar County 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 Mississippi.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Lamar County 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 Mississippi.

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 Lamar County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Mississippi.

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

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Veteran organizations in Lamar County

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

County Veterans Service Offices

Lamar County Veterans Service Office (Purvis location)
12 Veterans Drive, Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-4218

Lamar County Veterans Service Office (Oak Grove Senior Center location)
5874 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 336-5019

Lamar County Veterans Service Office (Sumrall location)
19 Center Lane, Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 758-0015

More in Mississippi: msva.ms.gov/serviceofficers

VA Health Care

Hattiesburg VA Clinic
5003 Hardy Street, Tower B, Suite 402, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

No DAV chapter is listed in Lamar County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of Mississippi: davwebsites.dav.org/MS

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 84
3411 Tiltree Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 307-4989

American Legion Post 215
602 Spring St, Lumberton, MS 39455
(769) 301-5021

American Legion Post 1980
Lumberton, MS 39455

American Legion Post 103
12 Veterans Dr, Purvis, MS 39475

American Legion Post 61
Sumrall, MS 39482
(601) 307-2018

More in Mississippi: msamlegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 3955, Taylor-Edwards
12 Veterans Dr., Purvis, MS 39475
(601) 794-4218

More in Mississippi: vfwms.org

Statewide

Mississippi Veterans Affairs: (601) 576-4850

msva.ms.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, Mississippi SHIP: 1-844-822-4622, mdhs.ms.gov/aging

Lamar County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Lamar County?

The Lamar County Veterans Service Office (Purvis location) is at 12 Veterans Drive, Purvis, MS 39475, phone (601) 794-4218. This page lists 2 more office locations in the county. 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 Lamar County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Lamar County and across Mississippi 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.