Johnston County, North Carolina

Veteran Medicare Help in Johnston County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Johnston 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 Johnston County veterans

Johnston County is home to about 215,999 residents (2020 Census), with Smithfield as the county seat. About 13,032 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 2 veterans service office locations, 1 DAV location, 10 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in North Carolina.

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

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Veteran organizations in Johnston County

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

Veterans Service Offices

Johnston County Veterans Services Office
309 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 989-5067
Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

State center serving this county:
NCDMVA Garner Veterans Service Center
1027 Hwy 70 W., Suite 202, Garner, NC 27529
(919) 664-1160

More in North Carolina: milvets.nc.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 44, Johnston County
601 W Noble St, Selma, NC 27576
(919) 300-1263

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

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 109
605 N Wall St, Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-3727

American Legion Post 71
1300 Old US 70 W, Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 243-2563

American Legion Post 518
Clayton, NC 27528

American Legion Post 540
608 Champion St, Clayton, NC 27520

American Legion Post 346
5626 Highway 301 S, Four Oaks, NC 27524
(919) 791-8074

American Legion Post 328
404 W 2nd St, Kenly, NC 27542
(919) 284-1400

American Legion Post 405
2244 US Hwy 70A, Pine Level, NC 27568
(919) 631-6178

American Legion Post 141
409 N Green St, Selma, NC 27576

American Legion Post 132
101 Pitchi St, Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 634-4961

American Legion Post 270
805 Martin St, Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-6668

More in North Carolina: nclegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 5955, Kermit B. Stallings
411 E Richardson St, Selma, NC 27576
(919) 720-3205

VFW Post 5886, Stevens-Barbour
100 Pitchi St., Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 965-2669

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

Johnston County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Johnston County?

The Johnston County Veterans Services Office is at 309 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577, phone (919) 989-5067. The NCDMVA Garner Veterans Service Center, at 1027 Hwy 70 W., Suite 202, Garner, NC 27529, phone (919) 664-1160, also serves Johnston 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 Johnston County?

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