The VA has formally launched Uber Health Connect (VUHC) as a nationwide program — after successful pilot testing — to provide an additional option to those under VA healthcare to get them to their appointments. Its goals are to improve the military veterans’ experiences, to reduce appointment cancellations and no-shows, Read more…
There has been talk going around that Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center does not reimburse for bus travel involving authorized VA appointments. This is misinformation as best as we can determine. For the latest on its travel reimbursement policy and who to contact in the event of a problem, click here. Read more…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) began issuing the new “Honoring Our Veterans” license plates in mid-January 2013. The “Honoring Our Veterans” license plate was authorized by Act 194 of 2012. (more…)
The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council needs the help of the community in finding volunteer drivers for the Northampton County (Bangor) Department of Veterans (VA) Affairs Outpatient Clinic. The use of this free transportation service, manned by volunteers, for medical appointments at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is important to the care of veterans in the upper Northampton County area.
Leonard Croop, the Hospital Service Coordinator for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, is seeking at least one driver to continue the van service begun in 2007. Otherwise, the service must cease. (more…)