Craven County, North Carolina

Veteran Medicare Help in Craven County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Craven 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 Craven County veterans

Craven County is home to about 100,720 residents (2020 Census), with New Bern as the county seat. About 10,968 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 2 DAV locations, 2 American Legion posts, and 3 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Craven 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 Craven 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 Craven 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 Craven 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 Craven County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in North Carolina.

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

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Veteran organizations in Craven County

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

Veterans Service Offices

Craven County Veterans Services Office
2402 Dr. MLK Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 636-6611
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)

DAV Chapter 26, Havelock
103 Trader Ave., Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 652-9166

DAV Chapter 40, Craven County
1175 Pine Tree Dr, New Bern, NC 28560

More in North Carolina: davwebsites.dav.org/NC

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 24
2107 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 631-5088

American Legion Post 539
New Bern, NC 28562

More in North Carolina: nclegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 7315, Leslie C Lewis
120 Lynnwayne Cir, Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-8555

VFW Post 2514, Dixon-Conderman
3850 Butler Rd, New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 637-9222

VFW Post 11119, West Craven
102 First Ave, Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 626-7985

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

Craven County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Craven County?

The Craven County Veterans Services Office is at 2402 Dr. MLK Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, phone (252) 636-6611. The NCDMVA Kinston Veterans Service Center, at 100 North Queen Street, Suite 209, Kinston, NC 28501, phone (919) 664-1030, also serves Craven 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 Craven County?

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