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)
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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