Putnam County, Ohio

Veteran Medicare Help in Putnam County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Putnam 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 Putnam County veterans

Putnam County is home to about 34,451 residents (2020 Census), with Ottawa as the county seat. This page lists the county veterans service office, 1 DAV location, 5 American Legion posts, and 4 VFW posts serving the area.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in Putnam County

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

County Veterans Service Office (VSO)

Putnam County Veterans Service Office
336 E. Main St., Ste. A, Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-4478

More in Ohio: dvs.ohio.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 77
212 W. Second St., Ottawa, OH

More in Ohio: ohiodav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 516
412 Plum St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

American Legion Post 541 (Winnow-Arn)
109 South Fifth Street, Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-3560

American Legion Post 715
100 Legion Dr, Fort Jennings, OH 45844

American Legion Post 536 (Harter-Williams)
Gilboa, OH

American Legion Post 63 (Kerner-Slusser)
218 W Main St, Ottawa, OH 45875

More in Ohio: ohiolegion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 9648 William N Witteborg, Sr. Memorial Post
218 E Sycamore St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-5470

VFW Post 9547 Leipsic Post
815 E Mathias St, Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-3224

VFW Post 9142 Recker-Trame Post
212 West 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-5870

VFW Post 3740 Jacob P. Smith Post
103 E. THIRD ST., Ottoville, OH 45876
(419) 453-3535

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

Putnam County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Putnam County?

The Putnam County Veterans Service Office is at 336 E. Main St., Ste. A, Ottawa, OH 45875, phone (419) 523-4478. 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 Putnam County?

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