Wise County, Virginia

Veteran Medicare Help in Wise County

Veterans, spouses, and families in Wise 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 Wise County veterans

Wise County is home to about 36,130 residents (2020 Census), with Wise as the county seat. About 2,007 veterans live here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024). This page lists 1 DVS office serving the area and 3 VFW posts, plus statewide resources.

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

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

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Veteran organizations in Wise County

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

DVS Big Stone Gap Office
322 Cloverleaf Square, Suite E-1, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-1411
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 Wise County yet. Find your nearest DAV chapter through the DAV Department of Virginia: virginiadav.org

American Legion Posts

No American Legion post is listed in Wise County yet. Find a local post through The American Legion, Department of Virginia: valegion.org

VFW Posts

VFW Post 5715, John Fox Jr.
1721 3rd Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 393-6700

VFW Post 8652, Mountain Empire
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 467-2369

VFW Post 9600, Christopher Gist
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-4821

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

Wise County veteran Medicare questions

Where is the veterans service office in Wise County?

Virginia does not have county veterans service offices. Veterans in Wise County are served by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) Big Stone Gap Office at 322 Cloverleaf Square, Suite E-1, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, phone (276) 523-1411. 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 Wise County?

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