Defiance County, Ohio

Veteran Medicare Help in Defiance County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Defiance 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 Defiance County veterans

Defiance County is home to about 38,286 residents (2020 Census), with Defiance as the county seat. This page lists the county veterans service office, 1 DAV location and 2 VFW posts serving the area.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Ohio.

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

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Veteran organizations in Defiance County

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

County Veterans Service Office (VSO)

Defiance County Veterans Service Office
1300 E. Second St., Ste. 102, Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6861

More in Ohio: dvs.ohio.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 36
VFW, 120 N. Clinton, Defiance, OH

More in Ohio: ohiodav.org

American Legion Posts

No American Legion post is listed in Defiance County yet. Find a local post through The American Legion, Department of Ohio: ohiolegion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 3360 Fort Defiance Post
201 Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2756

VFW Post 5665 John L. Fahy Post
115 Cedar St, Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 899-2775

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

Defiance County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Defiance County?

The Defiance County Veterans Service Office is at 1300 E. Second St., Ste. 102, Defiance, OH 43512, phone (419) 782-6861. 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 Defiance County?

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