best Medicare insurance for veterans

best Medicare insurance for veterans

Veterans have unique Medicare options. If you have VA healthcare, you can use it alongside Medicare. However, VA benefits only cover care at VA facilities. Medicare Supplement gives you access to any Medicare-accepting doctor nationwide — including civilian specialists. Many veterans benefit from having both.

What You Need to Know

• VA benefits cover care at VA facilities only — Medicare covers civilian providers
• Medicare Supplement gives you access to any Medicare doctor nationwide
• VA benefits do not count as creditable coverage for Medicare late enrollment penalty
• Enroll in Medicare Part B during your Initial Enrollment Period to avoid penalties
• Patriot Plans specializes in serving veterans — call (877) PATRIOT for veteran-specific guidance