Wood County, Ohio

Veteran Medicare Help in Wood County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Wood 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 Wood County veterans

Wood County is home to about 132,248 residents (2020 Census), with Bowling Green as the county seat. This page lists the county veterans service office, 7 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 Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Ohio.

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

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Veteran organizations in Wood County

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

County Veterans Service Office (VSO)

Wood County Veterans Service Office
1940 E. Gypsy Lane Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 354-9147

More in Ohio: dvs.ohio.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

No DAV chapter is listed in Wood County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of Ohio: ohiodav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 45
PO Box 392, Bowling Green, OH 43402
(336) 460-7001

American Legion Post 338 (Albert Bowe)
209 West Crocker Street, Bradner, OH 43406
(419) 288-3634

American Legion Post 539
539 American Legion Drive, North Baltimore, OH 45872
(419) 257-2158

American Legion Post 183 (Freedom)
405 East Front Street, Pemberville, OH 43450
(419) 287-4000

American Legion Post 28
130 West Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 567-8387

American Legion Post 533
145 Bergin Street, #23, Rossford, OH 43460
(419) 666-5118

American Legion Post 441 (Lybarger-Grimm)
18086 Tontogany Road, Tontogany, OH 43565
(419) 823-9490

More in Ohio: ohiolegion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 1148 Paul C. Ladd Post
719 S Main St, Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 353-6371

VFW Post 2984 Northwood Post
102 Andrus Rd, Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 666-7762

VFW Post 9963 Walbridge Post
109 N Main St, Walbridge, OH 43465
(419) 666-0367

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

Wood County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Wood County?

The Wood County Veterans Service Office is at 1940 E. Gypsy Lane Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402, phone (419) 354-9147. 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 Wood County?

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