Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Veteran Medicare Help in Lackawanna County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County veterans

Lackawanna County is home to about 215,896 residents (2020 Census), with Scranton as the county seat. About 10,153 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists the county veterans affairs office, 25 American Legion posts, and 13 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in Lackawanna County

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

County Veterans Affairs Office

Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs Office
123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503
(570) 963-6778

More in Pennsylvania: pa.gov/dmva

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

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

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 328
426 N Main St, Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-0641

American Legion Post 869
161 S Main St, Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-1615

American Legion Post 570
400 2nd St, Blakely, PA 18447
(570) 383-0581

American Legion Post 221
13 Hospital St, Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-1205

American Legion Post 487
1714 Falls Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 586-0669

American Legion Post 665
901 Main St, Dickson City, PA 18519
(570) 489-4303

American Legion Post 13
Dunmore, PA 18512
(570) 677-7604

American Legion Post 121
1102 John Ave, Dunmore, PA 18510
(570) 335-1117

American Legion Post 624
436 Main St, Eynon, PA 18403
(570) 876-5595

American Legion Post 274
34 N 3rd St, Gouldsboro, PA 18424
(570) 842-6996

American Legion Post 465
405 Gibson St, Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 876-4889

American Legion Post 411
508 Church St, Jessup, PA 18434

American Legion Post 610
600 Lackawanna Ave, Mayfield, PA 18433
(570) 876-5270

American Legion Post 604
309 Spring St, Moosic, PA 18507
(570) 457-8580

American Legion Post 579
111 Church St, Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-4039

American Legion Post 180
815 W Lackawanna Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447
(570) 335-5551

American Legion Post 207
Olyphant, PA 18447
(570) 445-7048

American Legion Post 327
101 Willow Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447
(570) 489-4321

American Legion Post 236
419 Hickory St, Peckville, PA 18452
(570) 489-0259

American Legion Post 568
2929 Birney Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 342-7498

American Legion Post 908
2230 Capouse Ave, Scranton, PA 18509

American Legion Post 920
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 499-4730

American Legion Post 966
1302 Saint Ann St Apt 1, Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 343-3723

American Legion Post 306
208 S Main St, Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-9920

American Legion Post 513
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 575-3007

More in Pennsylvania: pa-legion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 4712, Walter Paciga
500 Main St, Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-6020

VFW Post 7069, Abington Memorial
402 Winola Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 586-9821

VFW Post 5207, John J. Michaels Memorial
257 Daleville Hwy, Covington Township, PA 18444
(570) 842-7301

VFW Post 5937, Dickson City Memorial
901 Main St, Dickson City, PA 18519
(570) 489-1222

VFW Post 3474, Mc Hugh-Bushweller
110 Chestnut St, Dunmore, PA 18512
(570) 961-1646

VFW Post 7963, Wozniak-Pavloski
272 Main St, Eynon, PA 18403
(570) 876-0189

VFW Post 5544, The Jessup
205 Dolph St, Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-7070

VFW Post 4954, De Rosa-Orzalek
161 N Main St, Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-8463

VFW Post 6082, Shopa-Davey
123 Electric St, Peckville, PA 18452
(570) 383-0501

VFW Post 25, Gen. Theodore J. Wint
2291 Rockwell Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 961-3260

VFW Post 3451, Rabiega-Gorgol
551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 343-7244

VFW Post 6528, Hyde Park Memorial
1342 Dartmouth St, Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 961-2696

VFW Post 7251, Boulevard Memorial
179 Boulevard Ave, Throop, PA 18512
(570) 489-4021

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

Lackawanna County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Lackawanna County?

The Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs Office is at 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503, phone (570) 963-6778. 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 Lackawanna County?

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