Veteran Medicare Help in Buncombe County
Veterans, spouses, and families in Buncombe 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 Buncombe County veterans
Buncombe County is home to about 269,452 residents (2020 Census), with Asheville as the county seat. About 14,160 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 2 American Legion posts, and 2 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.
Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Buncombe 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 Buncombe 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 North Carolina.
TRICARE for Life and Medicare
For military retirees in Buncombe 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 North Carolina.
Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans
For Buncombe 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 North Carolina.
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 Buncombe County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in North Carolina.
Also for Buncombe County families: turning 65 as a veteran, Medicare for spouses of veterans, and CHAMPVA and Medicare.
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Veteran organizations in Buncombe County
Independent community and government resources for veterans in Buncombe County. Listed for your convenience only. Veteran Savings Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
Veterans Service Offices
Buncombe County Veterans Services Office
40 Coxe Ave Fl 7, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-5726
Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
State center serving this county:
NCDMVA Canton Veterans Service Center
427 Main Street, Canton, NC 28716
(919) 664-1095
More in North Carolina: milvets.nc.gov
VA Health Care
Charles George VA Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805
Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
No DAV chapter is listed in Buncombe County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of North Carolina: davwebsites.dav.org/NC
American Legion Posts
American Legion Post 2
851 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 505-4729
American Legion Post 70
103 Reddick Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 299-8463
More in North Carolina: nclegion.org
VFW Posts
VFW Post 891, Sgt. Daniel Frank Hyatt Sr.
626 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-4277
VFW Post 9157, Green-Leagon-Simpson-Lindsey
165 Cragmont Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-2347
More in North Carolina: vfw.org/find-a-post
Statewide
NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA): (844) 624-8387
VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations
Unbiased Medicare counseling, North Carolina SHIIP: (855) 408-1212, ncdoi.gov/shiip
Cities in Buncombe County
Buncombe County veteran Medicare questions
Where is the veterans service office in Buncombe County?
The Buncombe County Veterans Services Office is at 40 Coxe Ave Fl 7, Asheville, NC 28801, phone (828) 250-5726. The NCDMVA Canton Veterans Service Center, at 427 Main Street, Canton, NC 28716, phone (919) 664-1095, also serves Buncombe County. These offices help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.
Can the veterans service office help me with Medicare?
Veterans service offices 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 Buncombe County?
Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Buncombe County and across North Carolina 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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