Mobilization Updates and Legislative Affairs Overview

CURRENT AND FUTURE UNIT MOBILIZATIONS MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN 16 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG OSAA DET22 OEF-A 8 PAX 213 HRC PL OEF-RO 20 PAX 213 HRC HQ PL OEF-A 23 PAX 213 HRC PL OEF-KU 19 PAX 828 FI DET OEF-A 25 PAX 28 CAB SWB 9 PAX Det 1 C 2/104 OEF-KU 24 pax WLC MTT OEF-KU 2 pax 2IBCT KFOR 141 pax 201ST DET 1 40 pax 171ST ARW 23 pax 193 SOW 104 pax AEF 193 SOW- AEF- 46 PAX 148 ASOS- AK- 12 PAX 171 ARW- AEF- 204 PAX 111 ATKW- TS- 32 PAX 112 AOS - 23 PAX 192 292 238 179 135 405 403 403 498 190 190 190 190 165 165 165 ARNG Units in Theater: 28 ARNG Units at MOB/DEMOB Site: 1 ARNG Individual Mob: 12 Total ARNG Mob: 41 Current ANG Unit Airmen Mob: 99 Current ANG Individual Mob: 14 Total: ANG Mob: 113 Total PANG Mobilized: 154 As of 25AUG15 > community > commonwealth > country

CURRENT MOBILIZATIONS & TOTAL DEPLOYMENTS PAARNG Current Deployments Projected Return Date MDATE MSAD UNIT OPN PAX MISSION 213 Human Resources Co PLT Personnel Support TBD 24SEP14 27SEP14 WTU 1 (Currently CONUS) 213 Human Resources Co PLT Personnel Support 13OCT14 16OCT14 OEF-KU 1 TBD Warrior Leader Course Mobile Training Team 30 JAN 15 01 FEB 15 OEF-KU 2 WLC 24 OCT 15 Financial Mgmt. Spt 14 MAY 15 17 MAY 15 828th Finance OEF-A 25 16 JUN 16 Various Missions Various Individual MOB Soldiers 12 TBD Total PAARNG Deployed: *41 (*1 Soldier CONUS) PAANG Current Deployments Pax Unit Opn 193d SOW 148th ASOS 111th ATKW Indiv. Mobs OEF Red Flag- Alaska Ulchi Freedom Guardian Various 55 12 32 14 Total PANG Deployed 154 113 Total PAANG Deployed As of 25AUG15 > community > commonwealth > country

Air National Guard Update May 15 Dec 15 Aug 15 Sep 15 Sep 15 Jan 16 Sep 15 Feb 16 193rd SOW Aviation Package 193rd SOW (ASOS) 171st ARW Aviation Package 193rd SOW Combat Support 114 Currently Deployed 350 Additional Scheduled to Deploy As of 31 Aug 2015 > community > commonwealth > country

POLICY, PLANNING AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Pennsylvania General Assembly United States Congress House/Senate return from recess on 8 Sep 15 House returns 21 Sep 15 / Senate returns 14 Sep 15 MILCON and Veterans Affairs Appropriations H.R. 2029 30 Apr 15: Passed House 21 May 15: Senate Legislative Calendar HB 175/Goodman Extends Persian Gulf War Bonus Program application period for three years Senate Appropriations Committee SR 149/Wozniak Resolution urges Congress to take necessary action to prohibit any changes to prohibit any transfer of AH-64 Apache helicopters & maintain Army National Guard at 350,200 Soldiers Senate Rules Policy/Planning Events Preparing executive order on the Governor s Advisory Council for Veterans Services (GAC-VS) to incorporate lessons learned since the GAC-VS inception. 3 Nov 15 Election Day Need to register to vote? You can now do so online by going to www.register.votesPA.com. Please note the voter registration deadline for this election cycle is 5 Oct 15. Questions? Call 1-877-VOTESPA or visit www.votesPA.com. Coordinating with Policy, Legislative Affairs, and Senate staff regarding the extension of the Persian Gulf Bonus program. As of 2 Sep 15 > community > commonwealth > country

POLICY, PLANNING AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Enacted State Legislation Act Description Act 9 (HB 863/Benninghoff) Designates a bridge on that portion of State Route 3006 over Spring Creek, Bellefonte Borough, Centre County, as the Bellefonte Veterans Bridge. Act 11 (HB 131/Barrar) Amends Act 287 of 1982 to provide reduced tuition rates at community colleges and state related/state-owned institutions for Veterans, their spouses and dependent children. Act 17 (SB 284/Baker) Non-Veterans will be given the opportunity to express their support for Veterans by ordering the Honoring Our Veterans license plate for their motorcycles for $35; $15 of that $35 is then donated to the Veterans Trust Fund. Veterans can obtain the plate for only $20. Act 18 (SB 285/Baker) Amends Title 51 to allow for the money collected from the Honoring Our Veterans license plates for motorcycles to be transferred to the Veterans Trust Fund. Act 21 (HB 88/Day) Designates a portion of State Route 309 North in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, between the intersections of Northwest Road and Long Court and Mosserville Road and Mountain Road, as the Lance Corporal Brandon J. Van Parys Memorial Road. Act 23 (HB 157/Heffley) Amends Chapter 75 of Title 51 (Military Affairs) by requiring certain Commonwealth agencies to strongly consider a Veteran's military education, training and experience, for the purpose of receiving possible waivers from requirements for professional credentials. Act 29 (HB 501/Keller) Designates the Conodoguinet Bridge on that portion of State Route 641 over the Conodoguinet Creek, Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, as the PFC Harold Sam E. Barrick Memorial Bridge. Act 32 (SB 42/Baker) Provides penalties for anyone falsely claiming to be a Veteran to obtain Veterans status on a driver s license. As of 2 Sep 15 > community > commonwealth > country

POLICY, PLANNING AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Enacted Federal Legislation Act Description P.L. 114-31 (H.R. 91) The Veterans Identification Card Act 2015, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to issue general purpose identification cards to all Veterans without regard to the Veterans' eligibility for Government benefits. The Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of2015, waives the upfront guarantee fee for Veterans applying for 7(a) express loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA), helping recently discharged service members and other Veterans with opportunities to start new businesses. According to the SBA, one out of 10 small businesses across the U.S. Is Veteran-owned. The "Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015," extends through October 29, 2015, authority and funding for the Department of Transportation's surface transportation programs and transfers $8.1 billion from the Treasury General Fund to the Highway Trust Fund; and provides resource flexibility to the Department of Veterans Affairs for health care services and makes a number of changes to the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act. P.L. 114-38 (H.R. 2499) P.L. 114-41 (H.R. 3236) As of 2 Sep 15 > community > commonwealth > country

BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES Total State Veterans Homes Occupancy: 92% - Total State Veterans Homes Non-Veteran Census Percentage: 10% State Veterans Homes Nursing Care (NC) / Dementia (DEM) Occupancy: 95% State Veterans Homes Personal Care (PC) / Domiciliary (DOM) Occupancy: 81% 100% 95% 90% 92% 86% 81% 80% 70% 68% 60% State 50% 40% National 30% 20% 10% 0% Total State Occupancy NC / DEM PC / DOM Source of National Data: Department of Veterans Affairs nation-wide census report for State Veterans Homes. As of 31 May 15 As of 31 AUG 15 > community > commonwealth > community > commonwealth > country > country

BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES Licensure Updates Gino J. Merli Veterans Center (GMVC) - Scranton PA GMVC remains on Provisional Licensure and is currently in compliance with all Department of Health (DOH) Regulations. The facility is awaiting another unannounced inspection from DOH to verify compliance and then remove the provisional license. As of 31 AUG 15 > community > commonwealth > country

BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES Monthly Maintenance Fees Definition The portionof the Cost of Care that is the resident s monthly payment obligation. This is based upon what the resident can afford to pay out of pocket. Residents must pay for the cost of their care to the extent of their ability to pay. As we discussed in our last meeting the veterans home recalculates the residents monthly obligation annually and upon changes in individual financial matters. The portion of their cost of care may increase or decrease based on that recalculation. As of 31 AUG 15 > community > commonwealth > country

BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES Maintenance Fees Continued Bureau of Veterans Homes (BVH) is currently working with eighty-One (81) residents that have an unpaid monthly maintenance fee balance. The reasons for the delay in payment vary from unexpected financial matters with families, to outright refusal to pay. The outstanding balance for current residents maintenance fees is $511,390.00. BVH is always willing to work with residents and their responsible parties to make whatever arrangements for payment of the required maintenance fee. However we need to follow our regulations when it comes to collecting that portion of the cost of care. As of 31 AUG 15 > community > commonwealth > country

BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES Maintenance Fees Continued Regulation (c) Appeal of monthly maintenance fees. A resident who disagrees with the Commandant s determination as to the monthly maintenance fee may request review of the determination by the Director of the Bureau of Veterans Affairs. The request for review shall be in writing and state the reasons why the resident believes he lacks the ability to pay maintenance fees at the monthly rate established by the Commandant. A Commandant may submit a response to the request for review indicating the reasons for the determination. A copy of the Commandant s response shall be provided to the resident for review and comment. The Director of the Bureau for Veterans Affairs will review the materials submitted by the resident and the Commandant and will provide a written determination to the resident and the Commandant stating the amount of the monthly maintenance fee to be paid and the reasons for the determination. (d) Liability for cost of maintenance. Acceptance of reduced amount of monthly maintenance fees does not relieve a person or estate of liability for payment for the full cost of the maintenance under Pennsylvania statute. Grounds for discharge (6) Failure to pay maintenance fees. As of 31 AUG 15 > community > commonwealth > country

BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES Veterans Homes Newsletters All six Veteran Homes have established monthly newsletters for residents, families, and staff. The newsletters provide the reader with information on upcoming events at the home, recent activities including photos and other interesting facts and articles for sharing. Each home came up with the name for their newsletter; Delaware Valley Veterans Home Gino Merli Veterans Center Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home Southeastern Veterans Center Southwestern Veterans Center Valley Voice A New Beginning Blockhouse Beacon Vet Gazette Old Glory Merli Messenger All newsletters are available at the home, and on the DMVA website. As of 31 AUG 15 > community > commonwealth > country

VETERANS TRUST FUND Revenue Since Last Meeting SFY 14-15 Cumulative Total Checkoff & Donations $466,424.00 $278,340.00 $2,741,519.45 HOV License Plate $195.00* $195.00.00 $33,000.00 PA Monuments License Plate $230.00* $230.00 $10,419.00 Interest $565.22 $565.22 $6,624.82 Disbursements VTF Grants $0.00** $0.00 $932,860.00 VTA $142,617.00 $142,617.00 $802,328.32 PENN DOT Costs $194,000.00*** $194,000.00 $478,000.00 Total number of HOV License plates sold since last meeting = 13 (Total since inception = 2,200) *Total number of PA Monuments License plates sold since last meeting = 0 (Total since inception =453) **Awards and distribution of funds are contingent upon the completion of a fully executed grant agreements *** PENNDOT PAYMENT/INVOICING DMVA has Agreed to pay $194,000/FY over four years. Current Balance is $488,000. DOT will issue invoices at the beginning of April for Annual Payments. (Total Cost was 966,000.00) As of 25 Mar14 As of 31 August 2015 > community > commonwealth > country

Honoring our Heroes 2015 Veterans Appreciation Day 1 Day Appreciation Event for all Veterans of the Commonwealth. Appreciation, Education, Awareness and Access. Concept of the Operation is to recognize and honor our Veterans with Special emphasis on our Viet Nam War Veterans and our Gold Star Families from all eras. -10 Oct 2015, Area 14, FTIG (start and end times) -Hosted by DMVA (our Service Organization Partners) and FTIG -Veteran Appreciation Day -Viet Nam War Veterans Commemoration -Gold Star Families Recognition As of 31 August 2015 > community > commonwealth > country

PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY VETERANS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE $700,000 Lapse $0 100% Projected Expenditures $ 557,383 50% 0% Expended $ 142,617 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 172 Claimants on the program 644 Claimants Projected 585 Claimants > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 31 AUG 2015

PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY BLIND VETERANS PENSION $222,000 (Proposed) 100% Lapse $0 Projected Expenditure $ 171,600 Expended $ 50,400 50% 118 Veterans on the program 0% FY 15-16 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 120 Claimants Projected 116 Claimants 118 Claimants > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 31 AUG 2015

PARALYZED VETERANS PENSION Paralyzed Veterans Pension $3,500,000 (Proposed) 300% 250% 810 Claimants 200% Lapse Projected Expenditure $1,192,650 Expended Expended 150% (exceeded Appropriation by $737,650 1,778 Claimants 1,444 Claimants 245 Claimants $531,150 Expended (exceeded appropriation by $106,150) Total Expended $3,135,300 Exceded Appropriation by $1,004,300 100% Total Expended $2,131,000 1,789 Claimants $4,850 Lapse 236 Claimants $414, 150 Expended Toatal Expended $540,600 50% Exceded Appropriation by $843,000 Expended, FY 15-16, 15% 0% FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 As of 31 AUG 2015 > community > commonwealth > country

PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY EDUCATIONAL GRATUITY $601,000 (Projected) 100% Lapse $0 Projected Expenditure $101,000 50% Expended $0 0 Claimants on the program As of 15 Jan 14 0% FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 186 Claimants 100 Claimants Projected 104 Claimants > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 31 AUG 2015

PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY DISABLED VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM 11000 9238 8578 9000 7582 6909 6378 7000 5666 4679 3850 5000 3007 3000 1000 Jun-2009 Jun-2010 Jun-2011 Jun-2014 Jun-2015 Jun-2008 Jun-2012 Jun-2013 Aug-15 As of 15 Jan 14 > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 31 AUG 2015

PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY DISABLED VETERANS RETX PROGRAM 5% 4% Applications (Approved): 1,076 Applications Denied (Financial Need): 45 Did not meet Eligibility criteria: 59 Did Not Meet Eligibility Criteria: 3: No Response for Requested Information 20: Vet did not serve during a period of war or armed conflict 20: Vetean has a future Exam Not 100% P&T 8: Vet did not have 100% disability during lifetime 3: Property not owned solely, or entirely with spouse 1: Vet did not have qualifying service in the National Guard 2: Vet does not occupy the property as the principal dwelling 1: Vet not declared 100% permanent disability 58 Applications Ineligible by Reason Code As of 15 Jan 14 91% *739 Applications Received since May 21, 2015 > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 31 AUG 2015 MAY 14

PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY PERSIAN GULF VETERANS BENEFIT PROGRAM Total Applications: 11,592 Payments Sent: 8,964 Total Payments: $3,807,312.50 Average Payment: $424.73 Average Processing Time: 4.88 days > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 31 AUG 2015

PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OVERALL MFRAP CONTRIBUTIONS - FY 2005 THRU AUG 31, 2015 TOTAL PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS $ 114,000.43 DEPT OF REVENUE - PIT DONATIONS $ 1,486,712.47 $ 1,600,712.90 TOTAL ALL CONTRIBUTIONS - PRIVATE & PIT DONATIONS As of 15 Jan 14 APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION PAYMENTS $ 666,495.86 ACCOUNT BALANCE $ 934,217.04 > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 31 AUG 2015

ODAGVA / ACT 66 SUMMARY FY 15 - 16 Claims, Compensation and Pension Summary Year to Date Claims Submitted Year to Date Value of Awards 1,924 $10,262,747.00 FY 14 - 15 Claims, Compensation and Pension Summary Year to Date Claims Submitted Year to Date Value of Awards 22,473 $219,260,065.00 As of 31 August 15 > community > commonwealth > country

OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS Outreach Statistics 1st Qtr 22 16 733 2nd Qtr 0 0 0 3rd Qtr 0 0 0 4th Qtr 0 0 0 Year to Date 22 16 733 Outreach Events Supported Mobile Outreach Van Events Veteran Interactions Claim referrals to County Directors and Service Organizations Legislator Attended Events 144 0 0 0 144 8 0 0 0 8 Notes Two outreach vans are operational and supporting outreach events Upcoming Events September Legislative Events Representative Christiana s Veteran Breakfast, Senator Vogel Senior Event, Congressman Marino s Senior Health Fair Events - Freedom Express Day at Cabela s, Carbon County Senior Expo, Ross Township Community Fair, Mt. Pocono DAV Event, Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting, PA Bow Hunters Festival, Hanover Veteran and Family Fun Day, Juniata County Veteran Event, Chestnut Hill Community Day Legislators Attending Events Representatives Acosta, Simmons, Saccone and Baker. Senators Scarnati, Smucker and Mensch As of 31 August 15 > community > commonwealth > country

NEXT MEETING Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:00AM Arrowheads Community Club Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003 As of 31 August 15 > community > commonwealth > country