Veteran Medicare Help in Alleghany County
Veterans, spouses, and families in Alleghany 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 Alleghany County veterans
Alleghany County is home to about 15,223 residents (2020 Census), with Covington as the county seat. About 1,001 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 DVS office serving the area, 1 American Legion post, and 2 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.
Veteran Savings Network is a licensed, veteran-owned Medicare insurance agency. Our licensed agents help Alleghany 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 Alleghany 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 Virginia.
TRICARE for Life and Medicare
For military retirees in Alleghany 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 Virginia.
Medicare for 100% Disabled Veterans
For Alleghany 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 Virginia.
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 Alleghany County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Virginia.
Also for Alleghany County families: turning 65 as a veteran, Medicare for spouses of veterans, and CHAMPVA and Medicare.
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Veteran organizations in Alleghany County
Independent community and government resources for veterans in Alleghany County. Listed for your convenience only. Veteran Savings Network is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
Veterans Service Offices (Virginia DVS)
DVS offices that serve Alleghany County:
DVS Salem VA Medical Center / Roanoke Office
1970 Roanoke Blvd., Bldg. 8, Room 113, Salem, VA 24153
(540) 982-2463 ext. 6547
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
More in Virginia: dvs.virginia.gov
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
No DAV chapter is listed in Alleghany County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of Virginia: virginiadav.org
American Legion Posts
American Legion Post 4
427 American Legion Dr, Covington, VA 24426
More in Virginia: valegion.org
VFW Posts
VFW Post 4299, Burnside-Carpenter
724A Commercial Ave, Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 862-1381
VFW Post 1033, Curtis A. Smith 116th Infantry
710 Dolly Ann Drive, Covington, VA 24426
(540) 962-0310
More in Virginia: vfwva.org
Statewide
Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS): 1-844-838-7838
VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations
Unbiased Medicare counseling, Virginia SHIP (VICAP): 1-800-552-3402, vda.virginia.gov/vicap
Alleghany County veteran Medicare questions
Where is the veterans service office in Alleghany County?
Virginia does not have county veterans service offices. Veterans in Alleghany County are served by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) Salem VA Medical Center / Roanoke Office at 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Bldg. 8, Room 113, Salem, VA 24153, phone (540) 982-2463 ext. 6547. DVS benefits offices help veterans and their families file VA and state benefit claims at no cost.
Can the veterans service office help me with Medicare?
DVS benefits 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 Alleghany County?
Yes. Veteran Savings Network helps veterans, spouses, and families in Alleghany County and across Virginia 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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