Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Veteran Medicare Help in Luzerne County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Luzerne 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 Luzerne County veterans

Luzerne County is home to about 325,594 residents (2020 Census), with Wilkes-Barre as the county seat. About 17,059 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists the county veterans affairs office, 2 DAV locations, 28 American Legion posts, and 15 VFW posts serving the area, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in Luzerne County

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

County Veterans Affairs Office

Luzerne County Veterans Affairs Office
61-63 Water Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(570) 706-3960

More in Pennsylvania: pa.gov/dmva

VA Health Care

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

Hours and phone: va.gov/find-locations

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 3, Mountain City
305 E Diamond Ave, Hazleton, PA 18201

DAV Chapter 102, Gr West Side Mem
257 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 693-1320

More in Pennsylvania: locators.dav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 673
121 N Main St, Ashley, PA 18706
(570) 762-4107

American Legion Post 607
800 Main St, Avoca, PA 18641
(570) 457-3387

American Legion Post 672
2974 Memorial Hwy, Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-6542

American Legion Post 795
Drums, PA 18222
(570) 401-9468

American Legion Post 585
329 Main St, Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-4242

American Legion Post 542
459 Roosevelt St, Exeter, PA 18643

American Legion Post 833
367 Susquehanna Ave, Exeter, PA 18643

American Legion Post 473
523 Centre St, Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-5498

American Legion Post 539
62 Newport St, Glen Lyon, PA 18617
(570) 736-3051

American Legion Post 609
320 Lee Park Ave, Hanover Twp, PA 18706
(570) 829-2562

American Legion Post 837
Harding, PA 18643
(570) 814-3274

American Legion Post 967
4907 Memorial Hwy, Harveys Lake, PA 18618
(570) 639-2240

American Legion Post 76
305 E Diamond Ave, Hazleton, PA 18201
(272) 223-7323

American Legion Post 395
386 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-8343

American Legion Post 655
354 E State St, Larksville, PA 18704
(570) 779-4588

American Legion Post 288
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-6588

American Legion Post 781
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 678-7105

American Legion Post 350
23 W Broad St, Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-9872

American Legion Post 971
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-8561

American Legion Post 699
214 Hazle St, Nuremberg, PA 18241
(570) 384-4750

American Legion Post 477
203 Vine St, Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 299-7534

American Legion Post 938
19 Johnson St, Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-1171

American Legion Post 558
101 E Carey St, Plains, PA 18705
(570) 824-6072

American Legion Post 463
33 Center Ave, Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9154

American Legion Post 495
575 State Route 239, Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-4090

American Legion Post 644
259 Shoemaker St, Swoyersville, PA 18704
(570) 287-9400

American Legion Post 815
54 Chestnut St, Wilkes Barre Township, PA 18702
(570) 822-2307

American Legion Post 904
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 693-3439

More in Pennsylvania: pa-legion.com

VFW Posts

VFW Post 8335, Pleasant Valley
915 Main St, Avoca, PA 18641
(570) 457-7673

VFW Post 8161, Valley Vets
75 Banks Ave., Conyngham, PA 18219
(570) 788-1070

VFW Post 4909, Przybytek-Kundlas
401-403 Main Street, DUPONT, PA 18641
(570) 654-9104

VFW Post 1227, Duryea
492 Stephenson St, Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-9946

VFW Post 6518, Exeter Memorial
314 Susquehanna Ave, Exeter, PA 18643
(570) 655-0220

VFW Post 5010, Freeland Community
341 Centre St, Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-2210

VFW Post 8353, Lt. Chester F. Strzalka
62 Newport Street, Glen Lyon, PA 18617
(570) 735-4364

VFW Post 6325, Lani
35-37 Cleveland St, Hudson, PA 18705
(570) 823-9243

VFW Post 283, Anthracite
757 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-7511

VFW Post 7918, Slocum Township Memorial
6592 Nuangola Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3338

VFW Post 8227, Nescopeck Memorial
435 West 3rd St, Nescopeck, PA 18635
(570) 752-7842

VFW Post 1425, Shawnee Plymouth
111 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9327

VFW Post 8253, Walter L. Hagelgans
101 Winters Ave, West Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 956-5873

VFW Post 6615, White Haven Memorial
3 VFW Rd, White Haven, PA 18661
(570) 443-3333

VFW Post 396, Wyoming Monument
41 Wyoming Ave 43, Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 693-4070

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

Luzerne County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Luzerne County?

The Luzerne County Veterans Affairs Office is at 61-63 Water Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, phone (570) 706-3960. 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 Luzerne County?

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

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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.