Veteran Medicare Help in Hidalgo County
Veterans, spouses, and families in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County veterans
Hidalgo County is home to about 870,781 residents (2020 Census), with Edinburg as the county seat. About 19,401 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 veterans service office location, 1 DAV location, 8 American Legion posts, and 7 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.
Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Texas.
Also for Hidalgo County families: turning 65 as a veteran, Medicare for spouses of veterans, and CHAMPVA and Medicare.
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Veteran organizations in Hidalgo County
Independent community and government resources for veterans in Hidalgo County. Listed for your convenience only. Veteran Savings Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
County Veterans Service Office
Hidalgo County Veterans Service Office
10213 N. 10th St., Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 318-2436
Mon to Fri 8 to 12 and 1 to 5
More in Texas: tvc.texas.gov/claims/resources
VA Health Care
McAllen VA Clinic
901 East Hackberry Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501
Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
DAV Chapter 95, Raul F Lopez
1921 N. 25th St, McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 276-4986
More in Texas: davwebsites.dav.org/TX
American Legion Posts
American Legion Post 107
Donna, TX 78537
American Legion Post 189
1205 E Santa Rosa Ave, Edcouch, TX 78538
American Legion Post 408
4605 S Business Highway 281, Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 715-8657
American Legion Post 37
1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 682-7841
American Legion Post 172
321 S Ohio Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2362
American Legion Post 93
Mission, TX 78573
(956) 599-9339
American Legion Post 101
417 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 867-1680
American Legion Post 464
Weslaco, TX 78599
More in Texas: txlegion.org
VFW Posts
VFW Post 10802, Donna
509 W Business Highway 83, Donna, TX 78537
(956) 460-1455
VFW Post 7473, Sgt. Benito Alaniz
800 N Broadway, Elsa, TX 78543
(956) 844-0992
VFW Post 3895, Manuel Garza
912 E Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 585-9761
VFW Post 8788, Rio Grande Valley Memorial
4321 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0333
VFW Post 2369, James Nikki Rowe
1405 West Kennedy St, Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 250-0130
VFW Post 10712, Manuel Trevino Pharr
821 Douglas Dr, Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 358-6724
VFW Post 12178, Calderon/Daily Memorial
600 S Kansas Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 292-8416
More in Texas: texasvfw.org
Statewide
Texas Veterans Commission: 1-800-252-8387
VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations
Unbiased Medicare counseling, Texas HICAP: 1-800-252-9240, hhs.texas.gov
Hidalgo County veteran Medicare questions
Where is the veterans service office in Hidalgo County?
The Hidalgo County Veterans Service Office is at 10213 N. 10th St., Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504, phone (956) 318-2436. 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 Hidalgo County?
Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Hidalgo 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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