Medicare Advantage: For Veterans
Great River Insurance Group
Veterans in Mind
As service members and veterans, you have to pay taxes for Medicare just like civilians. Don’t leave these hard-earned benefits on the table. You may be eligible for high quality and affordable or $0 premium MA plans. Moreover these plans offer benefits the VA doesn’t cover, like dental care.
A few of the carriers that we represent have come out with plans designed specifically with veterans in mind. As of 2024, the carriers offering such plans include UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Wellcare. Depending on your VA benefits you may either be better suited for a MA plan without prescription drugs, or one with prescription drug coverage. Even if you are not in a state we service, we can refer you to a trusted broker in your state. Contact us today for a consultation.
I have TRICARE for Life
Which plan works for me?
Military retirees with TRICARE For Life coverage may consider one of the Medicare Advantage (MA) plan options. These plan provide the freedom to visit doctors and hospitals in network meanwhile having a $0 monthly premium and additional benefits that may include:
- Initially most MA plans have Giveback on your Medicare Part B premium
- Also Annual physical exams, lab tests and preventive care like mammograms and colonoscopies for no cost.
- Also $0 copays on most covered dental services
- Additionally Covered eye exams and an eye-wear allowance
- $0 hearing exam plus savings on thousands of brand-name hearing aids
- An Over-The-Counter card to help with purchases of vitamins, cotton swabs, and likewise.
Do these plans have drug coverage?
No. MA only plans do not include prescription drug coverage. You’ll want to keep your TRICARE For Life member prescription drug coverage.
I have Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits
If you are receiving VA health benefits you may want to further consider a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MAPD). Although these plans offer most of the same benefits as the Medicare Advantage only (MA) plans, they also include pharmacy coverage. Moreover, they give you access to care and services your VA benefits may not cover.
Also, do these MAPD plans have drug coverage?
Yes. Indeed, MAPD plans offered include prescription drug coverage.
Get a Personal Consultation
Although Medicare may seem complex, our mission here is to both simplify the jargon and inform you of your options. I will be here as your guide and advocate. You have come to the source for unbiased, honest advice.
From supplements to advantage plans, we offer a range of choices tailored to both your health needs and financial situation. Our priority here is to see you in a position to have everything you need to live a happy and fulfilling life. — never having to give a second though to your Medicare coverage.
Would you like to learn more about your current coverage options? Or maybe you’re interested in adding to your current VA benefits? Nonetheless, we’re here to assist you. Schedule a consultation today!
We are open daily from 8 am to 8 pm central time. Need a consultation outside of normal business hours? We will cater to your schedule, just specify the time and date that works best for you. Medicare: Made Simple.
¹HealthAlliance & BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois plan options are listed separately.