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How to apply for Okeechobee Veterans VA Medical Transportation
Okeechobee County Veterans' Services — Community Services Department
Who it's for
Okeechobee County provides a free transportation service for disabled and disadvantaged veterans needing trips to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. The service is administered through Okeechobee County Veterans' Services, recognizing that Okeechobee's rural location is far from the nearest VA medical facility (West Palm Beach VA is approximately 60 miles southeast). For Okeechobee veterans with medical appointments at the West Palm Beach VA, this county-funded service eliminates a significant transportation barrier that would otherwise require private vehicle access, expensive private rideshare, or arranging family/friend assistance. To use the service, veterans should contact Okeechobee County Veterans' Services. This is a distinctly Okeechobee-specific program — most peer counties in the catalog do not have a dedicated county-funded veterans medical transport service to the regional VA medical center.
Service is specifically for DISABLED and DISADVANTAGED veterans needing transportation to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center — eligibility may include service-connected disability rating, low income, or other disadvantage criteria. Trips are typically pre-scheduled around VA appointment dates. Contact Okeechobee County Veterans' Services at (863) 462-5180 to confirm eligibility for your specific situation and to schedule transportation. This is a free service to qualifying veterans — no fare or co-pay.
What you'll need
- Veteran documentation (DD-214, VA ID card, or VA medical card)
- Documentation of West Palm Beach VA Medical Center appointment
- Proof of Okeechobee County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 863-462-5180
Renewals
per trip; no enrollment cap documented
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