Bedford County, Virginia

Veteran Medicare Help in Bedford County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Bedford 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 Bedford County veterans

Bedford County is home to about 79,462 residents (2020 Census), with Bedford as the county seat. About 5,402 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 DVS office serving the area, 1 DAV chapter, 2 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford County matters. Veteran enrollment periods in Virginia.

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

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Veteran organizations in Bedford County

Independent community and government resources for veterans in Bedford 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 Bedford County:

DVS Lynchburg Office
519 Leesville Road, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 582-5102
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

More in Virginia: dvs.virginia.gov

DAV (Disabled American Veterans)

DAV Chapter 60, Blue Ridge
130 Scruggs Rd Suite 210, Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 505-4406

More in Virginia: virginiadav.org

American Legion Posts

American Legion Post 54
231 W Depot St, Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 875-9014

American Legion Post 62
Moneta, VA 24121

More in Virginia: valegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 2157, Peaks of Otter
29B Omaha Beach Circle, Bedford, VA 24523

More in Virginia: vfwva.org

Statewide

Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS): 1-844-838-7838

dvs.virginia.gov

VA facility locator: va.gov/find-locations

Unbiased Medicare counseling, Virginia SHIP (VICAP): 1-800-552-3402, vda.virginia.gov/vicap

Bedford County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Bedford County?

Virginia does not have county veterans service offices. Veterans in Bedford County are served by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) Lynchburg Office at 519 Leesville Road, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24502, phone (434) 582-5102. 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 Bedford County?

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

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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.