Carteret County, North Carolina

Veteran Medicare Help in Carteret County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Carteret 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 Carteret County veterans

Carteret County is home to about 67,686 residents (2020 Census), with Beaufort as the county seat. About 6,799 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 3 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 Carteret 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 Carteret 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 Carteret 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 Carteret 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 Carteret County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in North Carolina.

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

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Veteran organizations in Carteret County

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

Veterans Service Offices

Carteret County Veterans Services Office
3710-B John Platt Drive, Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 728-8440
Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

State center serving this county:
NCDMVA Kinston Veterans Service Center
100 North Queen Street, Suite 209, Kinston, NC 28501
(919) 664-1030

More in North Carolina: milvets.nc.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

No DAV chapter is listed in Carteret County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of North Carolina: davwebsites.dav.org/NC

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 99
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 732-0246

American Legion Post 46
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 499-0146

American Legion Post 78
Post Home 650 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584

More in North Carolina: nclegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 8986, Newport
1316 Hibbs Road, Newport, NC 28570
(252) 726-8986

VFW Post 9960, W. E. Baggs Sr.
246 VFW Rd, Swansboro, NC 28584
(252) 393-8053

More in North Carolina: vfw.org/find-a-post

Statewide

NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA): (844) 624-8387

milvets.nc.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, North Carolina SHIIP: (855) 408-1212, ncdoi.gov/shiip

Carteret County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Carteret County?

The Carteret County Veterans Services Office is at 3710-B John Platt Drive, Morehead City, NC 28557, phone (252) 728-8440. The NCDMVA Kinston Veterans Service Center, at 100 North Queen Street, Suite 209, Kinston, NC 28501, phone (919) 664-1030, also serves Carteret 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 Carteret County?

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