Galveston County, Texas

Veteran Medicare Help in Galveston County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Galveston 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 Galveston County veterans

Galveston County is home to about 350,682 residents (2020 Census), with Galveston as the county seat. About 19,934 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 veterans service office location, 5 American Legion posts, and 4 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.

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

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Galveston 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 Texas.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Galveston 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 Texas.

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 Galveston County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Texas.

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

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Veteran organizations in Galveston County

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

County Veterans Service Office

Galveston County Veterans Services Office
9850 Emmett F. Lowry Expy, Suite B-100 (Mid-County Annex), Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 766-2448
Mon to Fri 7:30 to 4:30

More in Texas: tvc.texas.gov/claims/resources

VA Health Care

Galveston County VA Clinic
500 Seawall Boulevard, Suite 390, Galveston, TX 77550

Texas City VA Clinic
9300 Emmett F. Lowery Expressway, Suite 206, Texas City, TX 77591

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

No DAV chapter is listed in Galveston County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of Texas: davwebsites.dav.org/TX

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 20
1503 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 443-5705

American Legion Post 614
1051 Columbia Memorial Pkwy Apt 208, Kemah, TX 77565

American Legion Post 554
1650 Highway 3 S, League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-8733

American Legion Post 291
1402 Fm 517 S, San Leon, TX 77539
(281) 559-1022

American Legion Post 89
Texas City, TX 77592
(409) 945-8975

More in Texas: txlegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 6378, Dickinson Memorial
5204 Highway 3, Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 337-4952

VFW Post 880, Raymond C. Paul
1014 24th St, Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 763-2257

VFW Post 5400, Santa Fe Gold Star
11230 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 925-2525

VFW Post 8248, Richard A. Kirsten-Mainland
901 Main St, La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-9036

More in Texas: texasvfw.org

Statewide

Texas Veterans Commission: 1-800-252-8387

tvc.texas.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, Texas HICAP: 1-800-252-9240, hhs.texas.gov

Galveston County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Galveston County?

The Galveston County Veterans Services Office is at 9850 Emmett F. Lowry Expy, Suite B-100 (Mid-County Annex), Texas City, TX 77591, phone (409) 766-2448. County veterans service officers help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.

Can the veterans service office help me with Medicare?

County veterans service officers 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 Galveston County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Galveston County and across Texas 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.