Please make sure to contact Mountain Home VAMC/Johnson City: Veterans Transportation Service to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: medical appointments. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are a veteran. No membership is required.

The Veterans Transportation Service is a reliable and convenient non-emergency medical transportation program tailored to meet the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities. This program offers transportation through taxis, ensuring that riders can comfortably reach their medical appointments, run errands, or attend social engagements. Riders can schedule their rides in advance, typically requiring at least a day's notice, providing the flexibility needed to plan their outings. Payment options are varied and inclusive, allowing for insurance coverage, voucher/coupon usage, donations, and even Medicaid payments in certain cases. The program strives to be accessible to all, offering a range of payment methods such as credit cards, cash, or checks. Additionally, the program's pricing structure is designed to cater to different financial circumstances, with a membership fee, flat fee, or donation-based model available. In some instances, rides may even be free of charge, with donations encouraged to support the service. The Veterans Transportation Service goes beyond merely providing transportation by offering additional conveniences like assisting riders with packages, allowing service animals onboard, and providing door-to-door or curb-to-curb transportation services. With options for private rides, shared rides, or paratransit services via bus, train, or van, the program ensures that older adults have access to safe, reliable, and affordable transportation that aligns with their needs.

Service Area

Services available throughout Washington County.

Days of operation

Contact Mountain Home VAMC/Johnson City: Veterans Transportation Service

VA Medical Center PO Box 4000
Mountain Home, TN 37684
(423) 926-1171
http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vtp/