Florence County, South Carolina

Veteran Medicare Help in Florence County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Florence 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 Florence County veterans

Florence County is home to about 137,059 residents (2020 Census), with Florence as the county seat. About 7,525 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 county veterans affairs office location, 2 DAV locations, 5 American Legion posts, and 2 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Florence 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 Florence 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 South Carolina.

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Florence 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 South Carolina.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Florence 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 South Carolina.

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 Florence County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in South Carolina.

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

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Veteran organizations in Florence County

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

County Veterans Affairs Office

Florence County Veterans Affairs Office
707 E. National Cemetery Rd., Florence, SC 29506
(843) 665-3045

More in South Carolina: scdva.sc.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 11, F.D. Roosevelt
2530 David H McLeod Blvd, Florence, SC 29501
(843) 278-1676

DAV Chapter 71, Lake City
2252 US-52, Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 687-5810

More in South Carolina: locators.dav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 160
105 E Saint Paul Rd, Coward, SC 29530

American Legion Post 1
3629 E Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29506
(843) 617-7181

American Legion Post 228
Florence, SC 29503
(843) 269-4787

American Legion Post 144
714 Kingsburg Hwy, Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2616

American Legion Post 85
314 Park Avenue, Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 598-8160

More in South Carolina: southcarolinalegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 3181, Swamp Fox
236 S Greer Rd, Florence, SC 29506
(843) 665-5077

VFW Post 3412, James Walter McCutcheon
2252 US-52 (Schoolhouse BBQ), Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 687-5810

More in South Carolina: vfwsc.org

Statewide

South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA): (803) 734-0200

scdva.sc.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, South Carolina SHIP: 1-800-868-9095, aging.sc.gov

Florence County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Florence County?

The Florence County Veterans Affairs Office is at 707 E. National Cemetery Rd., Florence, SC 29506, phone (843) 665-3045. County veterans affairs offices help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.

Can the county veterans affairs office help me with Medicare?

County veterans affairs 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 Florence County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Florence County and across South Carolina 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.