Erie County, Ohio

Veteran Medicare Help in Erie County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Erie 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 Erie County veterans

Erie County is home to about 75,622 residents (2020 Census), with Sandusky 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 Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Ohio.

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

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Veteran organizations in Erie County

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

County Veterans Service Office (VSO)

Erie County Veterans Service Office
2900 Columbus Ave., 2nd Floor, Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-7650 or 7651 or 7579

More in Ohio: dvs.ohio.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 16
OVH, 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH

More in Ohio: ohiodav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 527
44 Front St, Milan, OH 44846

American Legion Post 83
3615 S Hayes Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870

American Legion Post 397
2713 Sr 60, Vermilion, OH 44089

More in Ohio: ohiolegion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 9908 Kelleys Island Post
611 Division St, Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2707

VFW Post 2529 Lowell C. Hein Post
604 W. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-0096

VFW Post 7576 Holland-Bond Post
7576 Poorman Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-5300

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

Erie County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Erie County?

The Erie County Veterans Service Office is at 2900 Columbus Ave., 2nd Floor, Sandusky, OH 44870, phone (419) 627-7650 or 7651 or 7579. 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 Erie County?

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

Book a call above or call (866) 380-0965 to speak with a licensed agent.

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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.