Veterans Homes Updates and Events in Pennsylvania
Updates and events related to veterans homes in Pennsylvania, including recertification surveys, construction projects, and upcoming events like fishing tournaments and Veterans Day celebrations. The Bureau of Veterans Homes is actively working on improving facilities and services for veterans.
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BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES Veterans Homes Update Licensure Update Gino J. Merli Veterans Center (GMVC) - Scranton PA GMVC completed their annual recertification survey on March 18, 2016. Continuing as part of the DOH recommendations the consulting company LW Consulting remains at the facility working with GMVC to attain compliance with regulatory licensure. As of 31 MAR 16 > community > commonwealth > country
BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES Veterans Homes Events Annual Adjutant General Fishing Tournament June 1, 2016 Clarks Creek Dauphin County State Veterans Homes Week Homes week will take place June 12 thru 18, 2016 As of 31 MAR 16 > community > commonwealth > country
BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES DVVH Construction Update Currently the construction project at DVVH to renovate and refurbish resident rooms has been postponed until October of 2017. The vacating of the Personal Care Unit (PCU) and subsequent construction project will not take place as originally intended in October of 2016. Plans were in preliminary stages for this construction project and DMVA did not want to jump the gun with notification but at the same time wanted to give as much notice as possible before the construction project took place. The closure of the PCU will not take place this calendar year. The construction project will be readdressed with early notification starting in January 2017, to include transfer location of choice for each resident affected by the project. Veterans will have the option of SEVC, HVH, and PSSH pending availability at each home. As of 31 MAR 16 > community > commonwealth > country
BUREAU OF VETERANS HOMES GMVC Construction Update GMVC currently has a capital improvement construction project in place for renovations and general repairs to the facility. The tentative start date for this project is currently set for September 2016. The project will require the home to empty an entire unit at a time for the renovations that are required which include new flooring and fixtures in all resident areas. DMVA is in discussions with DGS to move this projects start date up to July 2016. Notification will be made upon final identification of project start date. As of 31 MAR 16 > community > commonwealth > country
VSO Partnership Initiatives SVC Events Calendar - List and forward plan SVC Major Events for coming years Veterans Day at the PA Farm Show Veterans Day at the Capitol Vietnam War Commemorations, March 29, March 30th, others?? Budget Testimony SVC Meetings and locations etc OVA 5 Year Strategic Plan This plan allows us to focus our efforts toward a Common goal while planning necessary funding and other resources to achieve those Goals. This is a plan! It is fluid and we can adjust, refine or even change some of These goals based on emerging needs of our Veterans. Review, comment, participate Continuous planning and refinement during the cycle. As of 28 March 2016 > community > commonwealth > country
PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY VETERANS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE $700,000 Lapse $0 100% Projected Expenditures $ 288,477 50% Expended $ 411,553 0% 314 Claimants on the program FY 14-15 FY 15-16 644 Claimants Projected 585 Claimants > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 22 MAR 2016
PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY BLIND VETERANS PENSION $222,000 100% Lapse $14,850 Projected Expenditure $ 34,800 50% Expended $ 172,350 116 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 22 MAR 2016
AMPUTEE & PARALYZED VETERANS PENSION $3,500,000 180% 160% 140% 810 Claimants $160,100 Lapse 120% 1,775 Claimants Total Expended $1,192,650 $864,000 Projected Expenditure 100% $2,458,950 Expended Total Expended $3,135,300 80% 1,814 Claimants Exceeded Appropriation by $737,650 Total Expended $2,458,950 60% Exceeded Appropriation by $1,004,300 40% 20% 0% FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 As of 22 MAR 2016 > community > commonwealth > country
PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY EDUCATIONAL GRATUITY $101,000 100% Lapse $369 50% Projected Expenditure $0 0% Expended $ 100,631 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 130 Claimants on the program As of 15 Jan 14 186 Claimants 100 Claimants Projected 104 Claimants > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 22 MAR 2016
PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY DISABLED VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM 11000 10055 8578 7582 9000 6909 6378 5666 7000 4679 3850 5000 3007 3000 1000 Mar 2016 Jun-2009 Jun-2010 Jun-2014 Jun-2015 Jun-2008 Jun-2011 Jun-2012 Jun-2013 As of 15 Jan 14 > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 22 MAR 2016
PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY DISABLED VETERANS RETX PROGRAM 6.5% Applications (Approved): 439 6.5% Applications Denied (Financial Need): 32 Did not meet Eligibility criteria: 32 Did Not Meet Eligibility Criteria: 1: Survivng Spouse deceased 2: Property not owened Solely 8: Did not have 100% Total or Permanent Disability during lifetime 7: No Wartime Service 9: A future exam is associated with the Disability rating 3: Veteran moved 1: Do not occupy the property as a principal dwelling 1: Not total or 100% Disabled ____________________________________ 32 Applications Ineligible by Reason Code As of 15 Jan 14 87% *488 Applications Received since Jan 23, 2015 > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 22 MAR 2016 MAY 14
PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY PERSIAN GULF VETERANS BENEFIT PROGRAM Total Applications: 11,864 Payments Sent: 9,201 Total Payments: $3,04,662.50 Average Payment: $424.37 Average Processing Time: 5.33 days > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 22 MAR 2016
PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OVERALL MFRAP CONTRIBUTIONS - FY 2005 THRU 22 MAR 2016 TOTAL PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS $ 116,352.43 $ 1,523,202.28 DEPT OF REVENUE - PIT DONATIONS $ 1,639,554.71 TOTAL ALL CONTRIBUTIONS - PRIVATE & PIT DONATIONS APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION PAYMENTS $ 752,781.86 As of 15 Jan 14 ACCOUNT BALANCE $ 886,772.85 > Technology > country > People > Processes > community > commonwealth As of 22 MAR 2016
ODAGVA / ACT 66 SUMMARY FY 15 - 16 Claims, Compensation and Pension Summary Year to Date Claims Submitted Year to Date Value of Awards 15,790 $140,775,675.00 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 28 March 16 > community > commonwealth > country
OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS Outreach Statistics 1st Qtr 34 26 968 2nd Qtr 27 21 683 3rd Qtr 23 13 361 4th Qtr 0 0 0 Year to Date 84 60 2,012 Outreach Events Supported Mobile Outreach Van Events Veteran Interactions Claim referrals to County Directors and Service Organizations Legislator Attended Events 258 294 70 0 622 12 14 4 0 30 Notes Two outreach vans are operational and supporting outreach events Upcoming Events April Legislative Events Sen. Brewster Senior Expo Rep. Metcalf s Senior Expo Sen. Boscola s Senior Fair Events Monthly Outreach at Cabela s Monthly Outreach at Brookhaven Veterans helping Veterans Government Awareness Month Event Veteran Outreach and Reintegration Event Veteran s Health Fair, Wellsboro Veteran s Health Fair, Muncy Valley Philadelphia City Council Veteran Resource Fair Veteran s Health Fair, Towanda Veteran s Health Fair, Halstead VCI Outreach Event, Indiana Centre County Veteran Outreach Event Legislators Attending Events Rep. Krueger-Braneky, Rep. Mustio, Sen. Reschenthaler As of 28 March 16 > community > commonwealth > country
VETERANS TRUST FUND Revenue Since Last Meeting SFY 15-16 Cumulative Total Checkoff & Donations $207,001.00 $1,171,096.00 $3,634,275.00 HOV License Plate $765.00* $2,445.00 $35,250.00 PA Monuments License Plate $598.00* $3,151.00 $13,340.00 Interest $1,819.00 $3,624.00 $9,684.00 Disbursements VTF Grants $0.00** $0.00 $932,860.00 VTA $74,839.00 $411,553.00 $1,088,923.00 PENN DOT Costs $0.00*** $0.00 $388,000.00 Total number of HOV License plates sold since last meeting = 51 (Total since inception = 2,350) *Total number of PA Monuments License plates sold since last meeting = 17 (Total since inception =580) **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 28 March 2016 > community > commonwealth > country
DISABLED VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM COURSE OF ACTION 1 Provisions to benefit Veterans of retirement age (over 62) The intent is to assist those Veterans that are living on fixed incomes in a fair and equitable manner Any Veteran age 62 and older that meets all the criteria for the program with exception to the VA Disability rating may receive 25% exemption Any Disabled Veteran age 62 and older that meets all the criteria for the program with a VA Disability rating between 10% and 90% may receive 50% exemption Any Veteran meeting the current requirements of the program may receive 100% exemption Implement the changes to need determination following the recommendation of the subcommittee Advocate for an eligibility provision for Spouses of those Killed In Action(KIA) that meet all the other eligibility criteria country > community > commonwealth > country As of 22 MAR 2016
DISABLED VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM COURSE OF ACTION 2 Create a proportional system to award Tax exemption The intent is to serve more Veterans in a fair and equitable manner while recognizing the economic impact on communities The system would operate as it currently does with the 100% requirement being replaced by what the Veterans VA Disability rating is: 30% VA Disability = 30% Property Tax Exemption Any reduction in disability ratings would reduce the benefit Any increases in disability would increase the benefit All other eligibility criteria would remain the same Implement the changes to need determination following the recommendation of the subcommittee Advocate for an eligibility provision for Spouses of those Killed In Action(KIA) that meet all the other eligibility criteria > community > commonwealth > country As of 22 MAR 2016
DISABLED VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM COURSE OF ACTION 3 Maintain the program as it is currently written Only implement the needs determination changes that are approved following the recommendation of the sub-committee Advocate for an eligibility provision for Spouses of those Killed In Action(KIA) that meet all the other eligibility criteria > community > commonwealth > country As of 22 MAR 2016
NEXT MEETING Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:00AM Arrowheads Community Club Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003 As of 23 Sep 15 > community > commonwealth > country
