Transportation Voucher Program Available for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments

Edmonson Voice Report:
The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) Aging and Disability Resource Center is now providing help to individuals 60 years of age and over that need rides to their Covid-19 vaccination appointments.

“We now have funding to provide both formal and informal transportation providers who take eligible participants to their scheduled COVID19 vaccination appointments a voucher for that expense," said BRADD Deputy Director Michelle Hines.

According to BRADD, the voucher program is intended to provide a means of transportation for individuals who do not have current transportation assistance. This program is not intended to replace current transportation supports used by the participant.

Transportation providers must have a current and valid driver’s license, updated vehicle registration, and insurance.

Each voucher will be reimbursed at $12.00 per one-way trip or round trips at $24.00.

The program is being offered in all the BRADD ten county areas. The BRADD serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren Counties.

For more information or assistance, please contact the BRADD office at 270-782-9223 or 1-800-395-7654. This project is funded in part through a contract with the US Department of Health & Human Services and the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department of Aging & Independent Living.

Kentucky has fifteen Area Development Districts (ADDs) that provide a system of complete coverage to all 120 counties and a link between local leadership, the Governor’s office, state and federal agencies, and private organizations. The mission of Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) is to preserve and advance the quality of life and economic well-being for the citizens of the BRADD through regional collaboration. For more information about our organization go to www.bradd.org.