Allen County, Ohio

Veteran Medicare Help in Allen County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Allen 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 Allen County veterans

Allen County is home to about 102,206 residents (2020 Census), with Lima as the county seat. This page lists the county veterans service office, 1 DAV location, 3 American Legion posts, and 3 VFW posts serving the area.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Allen 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 Allen 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 Ohio.

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Allen 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 Ohio.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Allen 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 Ohio.

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 Allen County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Ohio.

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

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Veteran organizations in Allen County

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

County Veterans Service Office (VSO)

Allen County Veterans Service Office
301 N. Main St., Room 113, Lima, OH 45801
(419) 223-8522 or (419) 228-3700 x 8819

More in Ohio: dvs.ohio.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 19
330 N. Elizabeth St., Lima, OH

More in Ohio: ohiodav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 382
405 N. Spring St., Bluffton, OH

American Legion Post 96 (William Paul Gallagher)
711 S Shore Dr, Lima, OH 45804

American Legion Post 191 (Harry J. Reynolds)
200 S Broadway St, Spencerville, OH 45887

More in Ohio: ohiolegion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 3035 Walterick-Hemme Post
213 W 4th St, Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-8816

VFW Post 1275 Edward J. Veasey Post
330 N Elizabeth Street, Lima, OH 45801
(419) 236-3840

VFW Post 6772 Bowersock Brothers Post
128 S. Broadway, Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4144

More in Ohio: vfwoh.org

Statewide

Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS): 1-877-OHIO-VET (1-877-644-6838)

dvs.ohio.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, OSHIIP: 1-800-686-1578, insurance.ohio.gov

Cities in Allen County

Allen County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Allen County?

The Allen County Veterans Service Office is at 301 N. Main St., Room 113, Lima, OH 45801, phone (419) 223-8522 or (419) 228-3700 x 8819. Ohio county veterans service offices help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims, and may provide short-term emergency financial assistance under Ohio law.

Can the county veterans service office help me with Medicare?

County veterans service offices 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 Allen County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Allen County and across Ohio 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.