Centre County, Pennsylvania

Veteran Medicare Help in Centre County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Centre 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 Centre County veterans

Centre County is home to about 158,172 residents (2020 Census), with Bellefonte as the county seat. About 6,785 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists the county veterans affairs office, 9 American Legion posts, and 7 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Centre 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 Centre 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 Pennsylvania.

TRICARE for Life and Medicare

For military retirees in Centre 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 Pennsylvania.

Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans

For Centre 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 Pennsylvania.

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 Centre County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Pennsylvania.

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

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Veteran organizations in Centre County

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

County Veterans Affairs Office

Centre County Veterans Affairs Office
502 E. Howard St., Suite 140, Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-6812

More in Pennsylvania: pa.gov/dmva

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

No DAV chapter is listed in Centre County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV chapter locator: locators.dav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 33
121 E Howard St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-2212

American Legion Post 779
2928 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 364-9416

American Legion Post 813
1171 Clarence Rd, Clarence, PA 16829
(814) 387-6711

American Legion Post 893
401 High St, Milesburg, PA 16853
(814) 355-0737

American Legion Post 444
112 Legion Ln, Millheim, PA 16854
(814) 349-8367

American Legion Post 437
315 E Presqueisle St, Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1790

American Legion Post 867
435 S Main St, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
(814) 359-9920

American Legion Post 536
510 W Front St, Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 692-4413

American Legion Post 245
1950 Pine Hall Rd, State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-6880

More in Pennsylvania: pa-legion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 1600, Jackson Crissman Saylor
123 S. Sping St., Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-2071

VFW Post 9575, Smith-Sweetwood
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 364-2019

VFW Post 8269, Pifer-Leathers-Lucas
557 Walnut St, Howard, PA 16841
(814) 625-2543

VFW Post 3450, Louis Jenkins
1 W Spruce St, Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-3601

VFW Post 5825, Dunlap-Meckley-Dean
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 238-3254

VFW Post 5644, Quirk-Lauck-Kelley
627 E Sycamore Rd, Snow Shoe, PA 16874
(814) 387-6530

VFW Post 321, Fulton-Baudis-Kuhn
139 N Barnard St, State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-3329

More in Pennsylvania: vfwpa.org

Statewide

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA): 1-800-547-2838

pa.gov/dmva

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, PA MEDI: 1-800-783-7067, pa.gov/aging

Centre County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Centre County?

The Centre County Veterans Affairs Office is at 502 E. Howard St., Suite 140, Bellefonte, PA 16823, phone (814) 355-6812. The County Director of Veterans Affairs helps veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.

Can the veterans service office help me with Medicare?

County Directors of Veterans Affairs 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 Centre County?

Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Centre County and across Pennsylvania 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.