Veteran Medicare Help in New Hanover County
Veterans, spouses, and families in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County veterans
New Hanover County is home to about 225,702 residents (2020 Census), with Wilmington as the county seat. About 13,192 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 3 veterans service office locations, 1 DAV location, 3 American Legion posts, and 1 VFW post, plus statewide resources.
Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in North Carolina.
Also for New Hanover County families: turning 65 as a veteran, Medicare for spouses of veterans, and CHAMPVA and Medicare.
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Veteran organizations in New Hanover County
Independent community and government resources for veterans in New Hanover County. Listed for your convenience only. Veteran Savings Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
Veterans Service Offices
New Hanover County Veterans Services Office
1650 Greenfield St, Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 798-7611
Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
New Hanover County Veterans Services Office (Carolina Beach location)
Katie B Hines Senior Center, 308 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 798-7611
First and third Thu of the month 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
State center serving this county:
NCDMVA Wilmington Veterans Service Center
3205 Randall Pkwy, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403
(919) 664-1065
More in North Carolina: milvets.nc.gov
VA Health Care
Wilmington VA Clinic
1705 Gardner Road, Wilmington, NC 28405
Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
DAV Chapter 11, Wilmington
4601 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 313-2190
More in North Carolina: davwebsites.dav.org/NC
American Legion Posts
American Legion Post 129
1500 Bridge Barrier Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-4253
American Legion Post 10
702 Pine Grove, Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 799-3806
American Legion Post 545
3222 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405
More in North Carolina: nclegion.org
VFW Posts
VFW Post 2573, Manley-Reece-Long
702 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 616-9131
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 New Hanover County
New Hanover County veteran Medicare questions
Where is the veterans service office in New Hanover County?
The New Hanover County Veterans Services Office is at 1650 Greenfield St, Wilmington, NC 28401, phone (910) 798-7611. It also serves veterans at Katie B Hines Senior Center, 308 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. The NCDMVA Wilmington Veterans Service Center, at 3205 Randall Pkwy, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403, phone (919) 664-1065, also serves New Hanover 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 New Hanover County?
Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in New Hanover 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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