Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Veteran Medicare Help in Dauphin County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Dauphin 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 Dauphin County veterans

Dauphin County is home to about 286,401 residents (2020 Census), with Harrisburg as the county seat. About 14,873 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists the county veterans affairs office, 12 American Legion posts, and 11 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in Dauphin County

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

County Veterans Affairs Office

Dauphin County Veterans Affairs Office
2 South 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 780-6356

More in Pennsylvania: pa.gov/dmva

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

No DAV chapter is listed in Dauphin County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV chapter locator: locators.dav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 404
7 S Market St, Elizabethville, PA 17023
(717) 362-8784

American Legion Post 272
505 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-6721

American Legion Post 420
1860 S 19th St, Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 939-0390

American Legion Post 730
3813 Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-5416

American Legion Post 733
2007-2009 State St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 233-8498

American Legion Post 998
4700 Derry St, Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-1015

American Legion Post 1001
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 236-3807

American Legion Post 386
166 E Derry Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-7319

American Legion Post 265
535 Walton Ave, Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0511

American Legion Post 594
137 E High St, Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-4797

American Legion Post 326
527 Market St, Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-0637

American Legion Post 239
123 W Market St, Williamstown, PA 17098
(717) 647-2049

More in Pennsylvania: pa-legion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 9639, Eshleman-Pankake-Wolf
376 N. Crawford Ave, Grantville, PA 17028

VFW Post 8638, Highspire
498 High Street, HIGHSPIRE, PA 17034
(717) 939-9937

VFW Post 5750, Ginter-Koppenheffer
2 Market Sq, Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3160

VFW Post 148
5802 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 652-4094

VFW Post 1213, Santoni-Dininni Memorial
6611 Evelyn St, Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-9835

VFW Post 1718, East Harrisburg
18 Laurel Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-6327

VFW Post 3502, Hershey Memorial
883 Old W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 566-6229

VFW Post 2385, Diamond Jubilee Memorial
424 Specktown Road, Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 365-3792

VFW Post 1620, Middletown Memorial
200 Pike St, Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-3137

VFW Post 5507, Blaine G. Walter Jr.
3622 Rt 147, Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-3747

VFW Post 6497, Palmer F. Strausser
205 E Market St, Williamstown, PA 17098
(570) 985-7643

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

Dauphin County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Dauphin County?

The Dauphin County Veterans Affairs Office is at 2 South 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 17101, phone (717) 780-6356. 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 Dauphin County?

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