I'm moving to Bolivar, OH and he's going to have new insurance (Medicare) but he's a disabled Veteran that had an honorable discharge. He's 80 and needs help when we get to the new place. Where can I look for transport assistance? I'm going to rent a mini van, but if there is help available to transport him that'd be great. I'm currently in Johnstown, OH. The VA should pick up the bill or his insurance.
Don't make any assumptions and make sure you know what will and won't be covered before you order the services.
There's all sorts of help if you pay for it. You can visit Care.com to privately hire individuals (but be aware this may make you a literal employer depending on your state's rules) or search for caregiving agencies near your new zip code.
There are medical transportation companies as well.
Will he be residing at the VA? Or somewhere else?
Contact the local Area Agency on Aging for resources and info.
Call 2-1-1 for info.
Contact social services for his new county for further information about what services he may qualify for, like transportation services and in-home care.
I know men who use the VA for their supplimental. They use their hospitals and doctors. But Dad has to sign up with them. Its not automatic because he is a Vet. Medicare will go from State to State but not so with supplimental insurance. Not sure about the VA.
Your County should have an Office of Aging and a VA office. You really should talk to someone at both places about what you want to do. They can tell you what resources there are for Dad.