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Bay County to lean on VA's Vet Lift program as local drivers leave; officials plan phased transition
Summary
Committee members reported the county has begun using the VA's Vet Lift transport service and plans a phased shift as several county volunteer drivers depart; Vet Lift is federally funded and requires about 72 hours' notice for rides.
Bay County officials reported May 20 they have started using the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Vet Lift program to provide rides for veterans and expect to rely more on the federal service as county volunteer drivers leave.
The committee was told Vet Lift is federally funded and has operated successfully for two years; staff said the county can refer veterans to the Vet Lift line and continue limited in-house rides while monitoring staffing. The service…
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