Texas • VA healthcare and Medicare

VA Healthcare and Medicare in Texas

Many Texas veterans keep their VA healthcare and add Medicare too. Understanding how the two fit together can help you avoid gaps, penalties, and overpaying. A licensed agent at Veteran Savings Network can help.

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Texas veterans at a glance

Thousands of Texas veterans use VA healthcare, and many pair it with Medicare for more flexibility. Here's the scale of the community we serve.

1,402,357veterans living in Texas
167Texas counties with their own county veterans service office
10VA medical centers in Texas, plus VA clinics statewide

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 Five-Year Estimates), Texas Veterans Commission, county governments, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Local veteran resources in Texas

These are independent community and government resources. They are listed for your convenience only. Veteran Savings Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)

Statewide veteran benefits, claims help and services

1-800-252-8387

tvc.texas.gov

County Veterans Service Offices

County veterans service officers across Texas help veterans and families with VA and state benefit claims. Some officers serve more than one county.

Find your office: tvc.texas.gov/claims/resources

VA Facility Locator

Nearest VA Medical Center, clinic or Vet Center

va.gov/find-locations

DAV, Department of Texas

Find your local DAV chapter

(936) 637-3281

davwebsites.dav.org/TX

The American Legion, Dept. of Texas

Find a local post

(512) 472-4138

txlegion.org

VFW, Department of Texas

Find a local VFW post

(512) 834-8535

texasvfw.org

Texas HICAP

Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program, Texas Health and Human Services, unbiased Medicare counseling

1-800-252-9240

hhs.texas.gov

How Veteran Savings Network helps with VA healthcare and Medicare

VA healthcare is generally received through VA facilities, with community care available in limited situations. Medicare can add flexibility to see providers outside the VA. The Social Security Administration notes that signing up for Medicare Part B may provide you with additional service and location options. Our licensed agents help you weigh whether adding Medicare makes sense for you, so you don't overpay or end up underinsured.

  • Understand how VA care and Medicare can work side by side.
  • Avoid paying for coverage you may not need.
  • Avoid gaps that could leave you underinsured.

"Helping you make your best Medicare decision today so you can have a better tomorrow."

VA healthcare and Medicare questions

If I have VA healthcare, can I also have Medicare?

Yes. Many veterans keep VA healthcare and add Medicare as well. A licensed agent can help you understand how the two may work together for your situation.

Will signing up for Medicare affect my VA benefits?

In most cases, having Medicare does not take away your VA healthcare. They are separate programs. A licensed agent can explain how they typically coordinate.

Should I take Medicare Part B if I already use the VA?

Per the Social Security Administration, Part B may provide you with additional service and location options, and delaying it may lead to a late enrollment penalty. It's worth reviewing your timing before your window closes.

What does it cost to talk with a licensed agent?

You can book a call above or call (866) 380-0965. Veteran Savings Network is a licensed insurance agency and is not affiliated with the VA, Medicare, CMS, or any government agency.

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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.