Nassau County · Hewlett
Veterans Medical Transportation in Hewlett, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation from Hewlett throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. From Hewlett, Valley Stream VA Clinic in Valley Stream is about 8 minutes away. Medicaid: call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 and request DachiPlus. Private pay: (516) 754-7777.
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties — to the Northport VA Medical Center and the community-based outpatient clinics in Bay Shore, East Meadow, Patchogue, Riverhead, and Valley Stream. How our veterans transport service works.
DachiPlus coordinates veterans transport for Hewlett, NY residents. From Hewlett, that usually means trips to Valley Stream VA Clinic, East Meadow VA Clinic and Bay Shore VA Clinic, roughly 8 minutes away. We accept Medicaid (via MAS), Medicare Advantage, and private pay — call (516) 754-7777.
In Hewlett, veterans transport most often serves veterans without reliable transportation to VA appointments and veterans traveling to the Northport VA Medical Center. Every trip includes screened, courteous drivers experienced with medical passengers.
- Pickup area
- Hewlett, NY 11557
- Nearest VA clinic
- Valley Stream VA Clinic · ~8 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Nassau County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Trips from Hewlett
Closest VA clinics to Hewlett
For a 9:00 AM appointment at Valley Stream VA Clinic, plan to leave Hewlett by about 8:35 AM: the 2.2-mile drive takes about 8 minutes even at 8 AM on a weekday, plus 10 to 15 minutes to get inside and check in.
| Destination | Drive from Hewlett | About this facility |
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| Valley Stream VA Clinic Valley Stream | 2.2 mi · 8 min
8 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| East Meadow VA Clinic East Meadow | 12.2 mi · 26 min
32 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
| Bay Shore VA Clinic Bay Shore | 27.2 mi · 42 min
53 min at 8 AM weekdays Get a price | Accessible entrance and parking (631) 754-7978 |
Drive times from Google Maps for the center of Hewlett, light traffic and a weekday 8 AM estimate. Private pay is priced by distance from our published rates. Medicaid: $0 through MAS.
Getting there from Hewlett
- 1.1% of households in Hewlett have no vehicle, below the Nassau County rate of 6.8%.
- 1 of the 3 destinations above is outside Nassau County. Paratransit riders would switch to SCAT in Farmingdale or Huntington and pay a second fare, unless the address is in one of the areas near NICE routes that Able-Ride now serves directly; DachiPlus drives the whole way.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; NICE Able-Ride; bus stops from NICE schedule data (2026-10-07).
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FAQ
Veterans Transport from Hewlett — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Hewlett patients for veterans transport?
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From Hewlett, DachiPlus most often transports to Valley Stream VA Clinic, East Meadow VA Clinic and Bay Shore VA Clinic; the nearest VA clinic is about 8 minutes away. We also reach any other medical destination across Long Island or New York City you need.
How do I book veterans transport from Hewlett with Medicaid?
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Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 at least 72 hours ahead and request DachiPlus as your provider. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does veterans transport from Hewlett cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans transport from Hewlett is no cost when booked through MAS. Private pay is priced by driving distance from our published rates: Valley Stream VA Clinic is about 2.2 miles away, and our online cost estimator prices that trip for you. Waiting time over 15 minutes is billed separately; call (516) 754-7777 for an exact quote.