Lebanon VA Medical Center

Below is a list of services provided by local community agencies and veteran’s service organizations to assist individuals with improving access to VA care. While the list is reviewed periodically in an effort to maintain current information, it is subject to change without notice. Also, to ensure optimal assistance, please provide these agencies with sufficient notice of your transportation need. 

ADAMS COUNTY

·         Adams Co. Trans., 717-337-1345, daily to LVAMC. W/C access. Wed. only. 

·         American Cancer Society, 717-334-5352, (Adams Co. cancer patients only). 

BERKS COUNTY

·         BARTA Bus, 610-921-0601 

·         County Veterans Affairs, 610-378-5612, as needed

·         www.capitaltrailways.com

·         Reading Metro Taxi, 610-374-5111

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Cumberland Co.Transport to Camp Hill only, W/C access.

1-800-315-2546. Those over 60 ride free.

DAUPHIN COUNTY

·         Capital Area Transit — 1^St Wed. of mon., W/C access. 717-232-6100 

·         Compassionate Ministries (Cancer patients only), 717-730-9755. 

·         Share-A-Ride, 717-232-6100 (once/mo.).

·         www.capitaltrailways.com 

LANCASTER COUNTY

·         Co. Veterans Affairs, 717-299-7920. Daily to LVAMC. Needs to be scheduled in advance.

·         Greyhound, 717-397-4861 www.greyhound.com

·         Red Rose Transit 717-397-3315, some ambulatory and W/C may qualify for “shared ride” 

LEBANON COUNTY

·         Colt, 274-3664, mini van 274-3514 and 274-9767. All W/C access. www.lebanontransit.org

·         DAV @ Lebanon VAMC. 717-272-6621,ext. 4596. 

·         Co. Veterans Affairs, 273-6711.

·         Capital Trailways, 717-272-0161 www.capitaltrailways.com

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MIFFLIN/JUNIATA/HUNTINGTON COUNTIES

DAV, 717-248-6248. Mon.’s & Fri.’s to Altoona. Tues & Fri to LVAMC. Wed to Camp Hill, not W/C access. Will bring those that can transfer.

Lewistown Greyhound, 1-800-454-2487, www.greyhound.com

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

LATS (Lower Anthracite Transportation System), 570-339-3956

PERRY COUNTY

Co. Veterans Affairs, 717-582-2131, ext. 4133 (limited services).

Perry County Transit Authority, 717-567-2490

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

·         Office of Aging, 717-622-3103, Transportation in Schuylkill Co. only, 570-621-7303 (once monthly). 

·         Veterans Affairs, 570-628-1400, once monthly, W/C access. 

·         Trailways, 570-622-8971

·         Schuylkill County Transit Authority, 570-429-2701

UNION/SNYDER COUNTIES

USTA, 1-877-877-9021, (approx. $6.00 per person). W/C access. Tues. & Thurs. a.m. only.

YORK COUNTY

·         Community Transit, 717-846-7433, Wed. only LVAMC. W/C access.

·         Hanover Red  Cross, 717-637-3768.

·         Co.Veterans Affairs, 717-771-9218.

·         Touch-A-Life. Lutheran Social Services, 717-854-4313.

·         American Cancer Society of Hanover, 717-632-4918 (for cancer patients only).

·         Rabbittransit Hotline, 717-849-0740

·         York Area Transportation Authority, 717-846-7433

TO WILKES-BARRE

There is a shuttle from Allentown Clinic daily, 610-776-4300, or 610-776-4210.

TO PHILADELPHIA

There is a shuttle from Lebanon VA daily, 272-6621, ext. 6100.

If you are unable to find transportation through these agencies, contact the Lebanon Medical Center’s Disabled American Veterans transportation coordinator. They may be reached by calling 717-272-6621, extension 4596 or 1-800-409-8771, extension 4596. The DAV has donated two new vans to assist in your transportation needs. One will be used at Camp Hill CBOC, bringing veterans to appointments at Lebanon VA Medical Center and back. The Coordinator may have a volunteer who is willing to provide transportation for you. Please contact them for more information on becoming a volunteer driver.

Click here for: Beneficiary Travel Benefits 

Additional resource for VA Medical Centers and Community Based Outpatient Clinics:

http://vaww1.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?State=PA&dnum=ALL

Click here for the VA Benefits Handbook:

http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap01.asp

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Beneficiary Travel Benefits

Q. Can I get travel pay?

A. You may be eligible for VA beneficiary travel benefits for VA health care services if

·         you have a service-connected (SC) rating of 30 percent or more, or 

·         you are traveling for treatment of a SC condition, or 

·         you receive a VA pension, or 

·         your income does not exceed the maximum annual VA pension rate, or 

·         you are traveling for a scheduled compensation or pension examination, 

Q. Is there a deductible?

A. In most cases, travel benefits are subject to a deductible. Deductibles do not apply for compensation and pension examinations, travel by an ambulance or a specially equipped van. ** Be sure you complete your means test annually as it may change your deductible requirement.**

Q. How much would I get?

A. Mileage Rates:

General Travel ……………………41.5 cents/per mile

Scheduled appointments qualify for round-trip mileage.  Unscheduled visits may be limited to return mileage only.

Deductible: ………………….…………$3.00 one-way

                                          ($6.00 round trip)                    

Deductibles do not apply for compensation and pension examinations, travel by an ambulance or a specially equipped van and/or those veterans in receipt of VA pension.  

Q. How do I get paid?

Travel pay is given AFTER your appointment. Veterans must be checked in and out at their clinic before they can receive reimbursement. Eligible veterans are encouraged to collect their travel pay the day of their appointment by going to the Beneficiary Travel window. ** Remember, it is important to update your address in the VA system to ensure you receive the correct travel reimbursement.**

Q. What if I have special needs?

You qualify for Special Mode Transportation (Ambulance, wheelchair van etc.) if you meet one of the eligibility criteria above, your medical condition requires an ambulance or a specially equipped van, and the travel is pre-authorized  (authorization is not required for emergencies if a delay would be hazardous to life or health).

Q. Is the criteria different for OEF/OIF veterans?

A. OEF/OIF Combat Veterans must meet one of the qualifying eligibilities or conditions listed above.

Q. There’s a VA facility closer to my home, but I choose to get my care at a Lebanon VA facility. Can I still qualify?

A. Yes – if you meet the criteria for travel pay and choose to receive care at a Lebanon VA facility instead of the VA nearest your home, and it is not a referral from a VA physician, you can get travel pay. However, the amount is based on the distance from your residence to the nearest VA facility (including Community Based Outpatient Clinics) providing the same level of care.

Q. I meet the criteria; what do I do now?

A. After completion of your appointment, go to the Beneficiary Travel window to apply.  If you wish more information about travel pay you may call the Lebanon Travel office at 717-272-6621 Ext. 6032 or 5767, or 1-800-409-8771, Ext. 6032 or 5767

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