Veteran Medicare Help in Lauderdale County
Veterans, spouses, and families in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County veterans
Lauderdale County is home to about 72,984 residents (2020 Census), with Meridian as the county seat. About 4,331 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 veterans service office location, 1 DAV location, 3 American Legion posts, and 2 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.
Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Mississippi.
Also for Lauderdale County families: turning 65 as a veteran, Medicare for spouses of veterans, and CHAMPVA and Medicare.
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Veteran organizations in Lauderdale County
Independent community and government resources for veterans in Lauderdale County. Listed for your convenience only. Veteran Savings Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
County Veterans Service Office
Lauderdale County Veterans Service Office
1827 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 482-9811
More in Mississippi: msva.ms.gov/serviceofficers
VA Health Care
Meridian VA Clinic
2103 13th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
DAV Chapter 56, Meridian
4901 19th St, Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 513-9187
More in Mississippi: davwebsites.dav.org/MS
American Legion Posts
American Legion Post 21
Meridian, MS 39302
(601) 527-2696
American Legion Post 125
Meridian, MS 39303
American Legion Post 257
Meridian, MS 39303
(601) 484-7230
More in Mississippi: msamlegion.org
VFW Posts
VFW Post 79, Stephenson-Delauncey
5614 Old Highway 80 W, Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 207-7525
VFW Post 12124, CDR Howard W. Gilmore
1531 8th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 604-0097
More in Mississippi: vfwms.org
Statewide
Mississippi Veterans Affairs: (601) 576-4850
VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations
Unbiased Medicare counseling, Mississippi SHIP: 1-844-822-4622, mdhs.ms.gov/aging
Cities in Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County veteran Medicare questions
Where is the veterans service office in Lauderdale County?
The Lauderdale County Veterans Service Office is at 1827 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39302, phone (601) 482-9811. 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 Lauderdale County?
Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Lauderdale 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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