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In this Update:
Upcoming Military Share Food DistributionsSee the graphics below for information on upcoming food distributions for veterans and military families in State College and Johnstown!
Free Dental Care for Clearfield County Veterans
If you’re a veteran residing in Clearfield County and you don’t have dental insurance, you may be eligible for free dental care from the Free Medical Clinic of DuBois. Call 814-372-2200 to check your eligibility. Veterans Temporary Assistance Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Veterans Affairs (DMVA) administers the Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) Program which provides temporary financial assistance up to $1,600 for necessities including food, shelter, fuel and clothing within a 12-month period to eligible veterans and their beneficiaries who reside in Pennsylvania. To be eligible, veterans must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, been honorably discharged after a period of active duty other than active duty for training, died in service or suffered a service-connected disability as certified by the U.S. Veterans’ Administration. The DMVA website lists the financial circumstances that qualify veterans for help via the VTA program. Veterans interested in applying for a VTA grant should contact the County Director of Veterans Affairs within the county they reside. Free and Reduced Fishing Licenses
In June, I co-sponsored a bill to remove the requirement that a service-connected disability be the result of a war or armed conflict for a veteran with a disability to obtain a free or reduced cost fishing license. The bill was signed into law as Act 21 of 2025. Under the new law, veterans with a 100% service-connected disability can obtain a free lifetime fishing license, and those with a service-connected disability rating between 60% and 99% can obtain a resident fishing license for $1, regardless of whether the service-connected disability was incurred during war or armed conflict. For more information on free and reduced cost fishing licenses for veterans with disabilities, check out the Fish and Boat Commission’s website. In-Home and Community-Based Services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced an increase in the expenditure cap for in-home and community-based services for veterans with certain complex medical conditions, including spinal cord injuries, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and other complex medical conditions at 100% of the cost of similar care in a VA Community Living Center. The previous rate of coverage was 65%. These changes come from the federal Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This will significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for eligible veterans for in-home and community-based services including home health aides, home respite, community adult day health care, Veteran Directed Care and skilled home health. The increased cap will allow eligible veterans to continue to reside in their home and receive care at a lower out-of-pocket cost. Veteran Directed Care gives veterans access to personal care services and help with daily living activities. For more information and to see if you’re eligible for Veteran Directed Care, check here on the VA’s website. Spring Refresh Discounts
Veterans can take advantage of discounts to help refresh your home for spring. Whether it’s new patio furniture, a paint update or cleaning supplies, there are discounts for all your spring refresh and cleaning needs!
Veterans Fitness & Wellness Program
Veterans with spinal cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and their caregivers can sign up for free, virtual classes through Paralyzed Veterans of America designed to improve strength, endurance and hand-eye coordination for veterans with mobility issues. The classes are available to veterans of all levels and abilities and are intended to improve stress management, cardiovascular health, mental health and more. Information about the program and how to register is available here.
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