Blair County, Pennsylvania

Veteran Medicare Help in Blair County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Blair 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 Blair County veterans

Blair County is home to about 122,822 residents (2020 Census), with Hollidaysburg as the county seat. About 8,437 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists the county veterans affairs office, 1 DAV location, 7 American Legion posts, and 8 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Blair 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 Blair 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 Pennsylvania.

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Blair 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 Pennsylvania.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Blair 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 Pennsylvania.

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 Blair County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Pennsylvania.

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

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Veteran organizations in Blair County

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

County Veterans Affairs Office

Blair County Veterans Affairs Office
423 Allegheny St., Suite 027A, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 693-3160

More in Pennsylvania: pa.gov/dmva

VA Health Care

James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 34, Altoona
124 Church St, Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 496-4280

More in Pennsylvania: locators.dav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 827
Altoona, PA 16603
(814) 283-5307

American Legion Post 424
419 Main St, Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-8228

American Legion Post 522
124 Church St, Claysburg, PA 16625

American Legion Post 516
118 Allegheny St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-9913

American Legion Post 147
300 Poplar St, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 729-7772

American Legion Post 281
1459 Lincoln Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3342

American Legion Post 456
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2912

More in Pennsylvania: pa-legion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 3, James L. Noble
290 Valley Ave., Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 935-0220

VFW Post 8685, Bernard Albert Good
126-N 16th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 942-1347

VFW Post 5201, Colobine-Loucks
419 Main Street, Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-8228

VFW Post 8724, Duncansville Memorial
1665 Newry Ln, Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-9703

VFW Post 43, D. Merl Tipton
115 S. Nicodemus St, Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 793-0904

VFW Post 7689, Morrison's Cove-Ray-Camp
1950 Plum Creek Rd, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-5828

VFW Post 4559, Anderson-Denny
125 E 10th St, Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-0421

VFW Post 6086, Williamsburg Memorial
731 Lower Clover Creek Rd, Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-9581

More in Pennsylvania: vfwpa.org

Statewide

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA): 1-800-547-2838

pa.gov/dmva

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, PA MEDI: 1-800-783-7067, pa.gov/aging

Blair County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Blair County?

The Blair County Veterans Affairs Office is at 423 Allegheny St., Suite 027A, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, phone (814) 693-3160. The County Director of Veterans Affairs helps veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.

Can the veterans service office help me with Medicare?

County Directors of Veterans Affairs 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 Blair County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Blair County and across Pennsylvania 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.