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CURRENT MOBILIZATIONS & TOTAL DEPLOYMENTS
MDATE MSAD UNIT OPN PAX MISSION Projected Return Date
03APR14 06APR14 252 EN Co OEF-A 157 Base Closure Late NOV14
05JUN14 05JUN14 DET 22 OEF-A 8 ISR 05JUN15
Unit Opn Pax111 FW OEF 161193 SOW OEF 204171 ARW OEF 87Total PAANG Deployed 452 Total PANG Deployed 617
Total PAARNG Units Deployed 165
Total MOB’ed PAARNG (at HS or MOB/DEMOB site) 0
PAARNG Total as of 23 SEP 14
As of 23 SEP 14
PAANG Total as of 18 SEP 14
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UNIT MOBILIZATIONS / TOTAL DEPLOYMENTS
As of 23 SEP 14
NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB
9 9 9 35 281 527 518 740 631 714 735 526 243 86 113 113
193 SOW - 52 PAX
Total Number Mobilized / Projected, by month:
270 EIS - 37 PAX
JFHQ SFAAT (2CR) OEF-A 9 PAX
213 HRC HQ OEF-A 24 PAX
111 SFS - 26 PAX
171 ARW -OEF 127 PAX
112 AOS - 27 PAX211 EIS -AEF 12 PAX
201 RHS -129PAX
171 ARW - OEF-A 80 PAX
Det 1 201 RHS -117 PAX
213 HRC PL OEF-A 21 PAX
FY 2015 FY 2014
213 HRC PL OEF-RO 21 PAX OSAA DET22 OEF-A 8 PAX
252 EN CO OEF-A 157 PAX
ARNG Units in Theater: 165ARNG Units at MOB/DEMOB Site: 0
ARNG Individual Mob: 20Total ARNG Mob: 185
Current ANG Unit Airmen Mob: 422 Current ANG Individual Mob: 30Total: ANG Mob: 452
Total PANG Mobilized: 637
As of 25 Mar14
VETERANS’ TRUST FUND
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Revenue Since Last Meeting SFY 14-15 Cumulative Total
Checkoff & Donations $17,717.83 60,735.80 $1,273458.50
HOV License Plate $0.00* $1,635.00 $28,860.00
Interest $0.00 $203.24 $2,938.11
Disbursements
VTF Grants $0.00** $0.00 $0.00
VTA $17355.80 80,056.83 N/A
PENN DOT Costs $0.00*** $0.00 $384,000.00
* Total number of HOV License plates sold = 339/256 (Total since inception =1,922)
** Notice of Funding Grant Estimates for Grant Season 14-15. Timeline and NOFA are being prepared.
*** PENNDOT PAYMENT/INVOICING – DMVA has Agreed to pay $194,000/FY over four years. Current Balance is $582,000. DOT will issue invoices at the beginning of April for Annual Payments. (Total Cost was 966,000.00)
As of 25 Sep 14
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ACT 66 SUMMARY
As of 25 Sep 14
FY 14 - 15Claims, Compensation and Pension Summary
Year to Date
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr ODAGVA 1337 1337
Act 66 2681 2681
Total 4018 4018
Year to Date Recoveries
ODAGVA $7,894,106.00 $.00 $.00 $.00 $7,894,106.00
Act 66 $8,749,931.00 $.00 $.00 $.00 $8,749,931.00
Total $16,644,037.00 $.00 $.00 $.00 $16,644,037.00
FY 13 – 14 Claims, Compensation and Pension Summary
Year to Date
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr ODAGVA 1,648 1,601 1,683 1,798 6,730Act 66 3,828 3,078 3,239 3,956 14,101Total 5,476 4,679 4,922 5,754 20,831
Year to Date Recoveries
ODAGVA $19,123,495.00 $18,806,739.00 $18,288,671.00 $17,630,846.00 $73,849,751.00
Act 66 $25,974,879.00 $20,670,859.00 $16,610,648.00 $14,411,848.00 $77,668,234.00
Total $45,098,374.00 $39,477,598.00 $34,899,319.00 $32,042,694.00$151,517,985.0
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OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS
As of 25 Sep 14
Outreach Statistics 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Year to DateOutreach Events Supported 33 33Mobile Outreach Van Events 28 28Veteran Interactions 880 880Claim referrals to County Directors and Service Organizations 211 211
Legislator Attended Events 14 14
Notes• Two outreach vans are operational and supporting outreach events• Congressman Rothfus attended an outreach event• Senator Yaw attended an outreach event• Representatives Keller, Causer, Harris, Saccone, Bizzarro Christiana, Masser and Harhart attended outreach events Upcoming Events in October State Senate and Representative Events (Various) Salute to Service Job Fair, Elk County Veterans Outreach, Roulette Senior Expo, Senator Vogel Senior Expo, VFW Outreach Event, Representative Hickernell Senior Expo, Berks County Veteran Information Event
VISN 4
As of 23 Sept 14 > community > commonwealth > country
UPDATES:
• Leadership Changes
• Access
• New Community –Based Outpatient Clinics
• Town Hall Meeting
POLICY, PLANNING & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
As of 23 Sept 14 > community > commonwealth > country
Current Legislative Priorities
1. SB 1129 / Sen Robbins: Amputee and Paralyzed Veteran Pension
2. HB 107 / Rep Heffley: Military education and training considered for professional credentials
3. HB 472 / Rep Barrar: Education / PA Residency to Military / Veterans
4. SB 803 / Sen Baker: Exempt active duty military pay from the local earned income tax
5. SB 1224 / Sen Vance: Extends pharmaceutical cost saving measures to Veterans residing in assisted living residence and personal care homes
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Total State Occupancy NC / DEM PC / DOM
92% 96% 78%88%64%
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• Total State Veterans’ Homes Occupancy: 92% - Total State Veterans’ Homes Non-Veteran Census Percentage: 10%• State Veterans’ Homes Nursing Care (NC) / Dementia (DEM) Occupancy: 96%• State Veterans’ Homes Personal Care (PC) / Domiciliary (DOM) Occupancy: 78%
BUREAU OF VETERANS’ HOMESBUREAU OF VETERANS’ HOMES
> country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sept 14
BUREAU OF VETERANS’ HOMES
As of 30 Sept 14 > community > commonwealth > country
Licensure - Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center - Scranton PABased on the DOH re-inspection on 9/18/2014 GMVC cleared all Federal deficiencies previously noted. No denial of payment will be incurred. GMVC remains on Provisional Licensure at this time with a compliance date of December 20, 2014. The Department of Health will conduct a monitor visit of the home and annual survey prior to removal.
Licensure – Southeastern Veterans’ Center- Spring City PABased on a Medicaid Recertification Compliance Survey completed on August 15, 2014, it was determined that the Southeastern Veterans Center (SEVC) was not in compliance with the requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Licensure Regulations. SEVC obtained 12 deficiencies during this annual inspection, the state average for an annual inspection is 6.7 deficiencies.
A Plan of Correction to remedy the deficiencies has been developed by the SEVC management and staff and has been accepted by DOH. Date certain for re-inspection is October 8, 2014.
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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
$0
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85%
90%
95%
100%
FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15
305 Claimants 229 Claimants 10 ClaimantsProjected
10 Claimants on the program
Lapse $0
Projected Expenditures$ 2,905
Expended $ 20,384
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 SEP 14
> Technology > People > Processes
PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
VETERANS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE
$400,000
0%
20%
40%
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80%
100%
FY 14-15
400 ClaimantsProjected
41 Claimants on the program
Lapse $0
Projected Expenditures$ 326,344
Expended $ 73,656
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 SEP 14
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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
PARALYZED VETERANS PENSION
As of 15 Jan 14
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 SEP 14
FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-150%
50%
100%
150%
200%
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300%
$4,850 Lapse236 Claimants
$414, 150 Expended
245 Claimants$531,150 Expended
(exceeded appropriation by $106,150)
810 Claimants
$1,192,650 Expended
(exceeded Appropriation by
$737,650
Exceded Appropriation by $843,000
FY 14-15; Expended; 33%
Lapse
Projected Expenditure
Expended
1,444 Claimants
Total Ex-pended$2,131,000
Paralyzed Veterans Pension$2,131,000
1,560 Claimants
Total Ex-pended$695,550
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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
BLIND VETERANS PENSION
$222,000
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40%
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100%
FY 12-13 FY 13-14 Fy 14-15
120 Veteranson the program
Lapse $0
Projected Expenditure$ 152,850
Expended $ 69,150
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 SEP 14
116 Claimants 119 Claimants 121 Claimants Projected
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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
EDUCATIONAL GRATUITY
As of 15 Jan 14
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 SEP 2014
0%
50%
100%
FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15
$101,000
91 Claimants 104 Claimants 100 Claimants Projected
Lapse 0
Projected Expenditure $101,000
Expended $6,500
16 Claimants on the program
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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
DISABLED VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM
As of 15 Jan 14
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 SEP 14
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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
DISABLED VETERANS’ RETX PROGRAM
As of 15 Jan 14
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 Sep 14
*173 Applications Received since Aug 20, 2014
Applications (Approved): 144Applications Denied (Financial Need): 17Did not meet Eligibility criteria: 9
10%
85%
5%
Did Not Meet Eligibility Criteria:
1: No Federal Service during wartime period1: Property no soley owned by Vet, nor entirety
with spouse 5: Vetean has a future Exam Not 100% P&T1: Vet did not occupy property as principal dwelling1: Vet not declared 100% permanent disability9 Applications Ineligible by Reason Code
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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
PERSIAN GULF VETERANS BENEFIT PROGRAM
As of 15 Jan 14
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 SEP 14
Total Applications: 10,639
Payments Sent: 8,359
Total Payments: $3,548,987.50
Average Payment: $424.57
Average Processing Time: 4.61 days
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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY
MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
As of 15 Jan 14
> country > community > commonwealth As of 19 SEP 14
OVERALL MFRAP CONTRIBUTIONS - FY 2005 THRU SEP 2014
TOTAL PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS $ 108,658.00
DEPT OF REVENUE - PIT DONATIONS $ 1,388,348.54
TOTAL ALL CONTRIBUTIONS - PRIVATE & PIT DONATIONS $ 1,497,006.54
APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION PAYMENTS $ 540,843.58
ACCOUNT BALANCE $ 956,162.96
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
• Agenda
- PWVC Legislative Committee History 1983 – Present
- 2014-2015 Legislative Committee
Current Members Current Advisors
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
• The goals of the 2014-2015 Legislative Committee
- Change the paradigm
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
• How we will go about goal achievement:
1. What is the problem effecting the Veteran support system?
Gather input from many sources Consider employment, education, outreach, healthcare, state benefits etc
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
2. Gather the Facts And Make Assumptions
- Facts - Statements about the problem known to be true or there is positive proof.
- Assumptions - Statement used to replace necessary but missing or unknown facts.
- Prioritize the problem list
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
3. Define End states and establish Criteria
- End States identify goals and objective
- Criteria
• Selection - used to gather valid solution
• Evaluation - used to compare solutions
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
4. Develop Possible Solutions
- Brain Storming
- Mind Mapping
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
5. Analyze And Compare Possible Solutions
- Use predetermined evaluation criteria
- Go back to “Facts and Assumptions” or “Establish Criteria” if necessary
- Talk to all parties effected
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
6. Select and recommend the best practical Solutions
- Brief the SVC
- Make sure its Acceptable, Feasible, Suitable and Affordable
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PWVC LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
As of 20 AUG 14 > country > community > commonwealth As of 30 Sep 14
7. Analyze solution for effectiveness
- May take time
- Identify and Overcome possible roadblock
- Update SVC on effectiveness
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