Howard County, Texas

Veteran Medicare Help in Howard County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Howard 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 Howard County veterans

Howard County is home to about 34,860 residents (2020 Census), with Big Spring as the county seat. About 1,462 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 DAV location, 1 American Legion post, and 1 VFW post, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in Howard County

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

County Veterans Service Office

No county veterans service office is listed for Howard County. Find your county veterans service officer through the Texas Veterans Commission (1-800-252-8387): tvc.texas.gov/claims/resources

VA Health Care

George H. O'Brien, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
300 Veterans Boulevard, Big Spring, TX 79720

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 47, O Neal-Kunkle
2204 Runnels St, Big Spring, TX 79720

More in Texas: davwebsites.dav.org/TX

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 506
3203 W Highway 80, Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 263-2084

More in Texas: txlegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 2013, Christensen-Tucker
500 Driver Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 263-3437

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

Howard County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Howard County?

No county veterans service office is listed for Howard County. The Texas Veterans Commission can help Howard County veterans find benefit claim help: call 1-800-252-8387. 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 Howard County?

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