Suffolk County · Shirley
Veterans Medical Transportation in Shirley, NY
DachiPlus provides veterans medical transportation from Shirley throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties. We regularly transport patients from Shirley to Long Island Community Hospital. 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. We understand veterans often face long drive times to VA care, and we provide reliable, comfortable, door-through-door transport for routine visits, specialty care, and recurring treatment. We coordinate Medicaid through MAS and accept private pay, Medicare Advantage, and long-term care insurance; veterans should confirm VA travel-reimbursement eligibility directly with the VA.
For patients in Shirley, DachiPlus provides dependable veterans transport. From Shirley, that usually means trips to Patchogue VA Clinic, Riverhead VA Clinic and Bay Shore VA Clinic, roughly 20 minutes away. Covered by Medicaid through MAS, or pay privately at (516) 754-7777.
In Shirley, veterans transport most often serves veterans in recurring treatment (dialysis, physical therapy, behavioral health) and older veterans who no longer drive. Every trip includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles for veterans who need them.
- Pickup area
- Shirley, NY 11967
- Nearest VA clinic
- Patchogue VA Clinic · ~20 min
- Frequent destinations
- 3
- County
- Suffolk County
- Availability
- Mon–Sat, 6 AM–8 PM
Medical destinations from Shirley
Hospitals and facilities we serve from Shirley
Travel times from Shirley
How long does it take to reach nearby medical facilities?
Estimated under normal traffic. DachiPlus schedules pickups to account for variable travel times.
Before your ride from Shirley
A checklist for patients & caregivers
A little preparation makes every trip smoother.
- ✓ Confirm the VA facility name and clinic (Northport or which CBOC)
- ✓ Ask the VA about Beneficiary Travel reimbursement eligibility before your trip
- ✓ Have your Medicaid ID or insurance card ready if paying that way
- ✓ Provide the exact appointment time and required arrival time
- ✓ Let us know if you use a wheelchair, walker, or oxygen
- ✓ Request a companion seat at booking if someone is riding with you
Shirley — local question
Does DachiPlus serve Shirley — an underserved eastern Suffolk community — for medical transportation?
Yes — Shirley is a South Shore hamlet east of Mastic on Moriches Bay with limited transit access. DachiPlus provides essential medical transportation to Long Island Community Hospital and other facilities, including recurring dialysis rides. Call MAS at 1-844-666-6270 or (516) 754-7777.
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
Book a ride directly
Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.
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FAQ
Veterans Transport from Shirley — common questions
Where does DachiPlus take Shirley patients for veterans transport?
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From Shirley, DachiPlus most often transports to Patchogue VA Clinic, Riverhead VA Clinic and Bay Shore VA Clinic; the nearest VA clinic is about 20 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 Shirley with Medicaid?
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Medicaid members in Shirley call MAS at 1-844-666-6270, ask for DachiPlus, and give your appointment details. Have your Medicaid ID and the destination address ready.
How much does veterans transport from Shirley cost?
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For Medicaid members, veterans transport from Shirley is no cost through MAS. For private pay, the cost depends on the destination and vehicle type — call (516) 754-7777 for a quote.