Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Veteran Medicare Help in Columbia County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Columbia 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 Columbia County veterans

Columbia County is home to about 64,727 residents (2020 Census), with Bloomsburg as the county seat. About 3,355 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists the county veterans affairs office, 4 American Legion posts, and 4 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in Columbia County

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

County Veterans Affairs Office

Columbia County Veterans Affairs Office
11 West Main St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 387-6501

More in Pennsylvania: pa.gov/dmva

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

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

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 273
110 Juniper St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-3015

American Legion Post 541
5 Legion Rd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 356-7301

American Legion Post 564
259 Legion Rd, Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5960

American Legion Post 608
1301 Legion St, Wilburton, PA 17888
(570) 900-5232

More in Pennsylvania: pa-legion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 8317, Fort Ricketts
45 Shannon Hill Rd, Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-5252

VFW Post 821, Sgt. Reginald Vought
1408 W Front St, Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 759-8367

VFW Post 804, Fort Mc Clure
1258 Millville Rd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 784-9904

VFW Post 8306, Harman and Allen
121 N Railroad St, Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-2131

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

Columbia County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Columbia County?

The Columbia County Veterans Affairs Office is at 11 West Main St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815, phone (570) 387-6501. 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 Columbia County?

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