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In this Update:
Improving Health Care Outcomes for Veterans
To enhance health care outcomes for Pennsylvania Veterans, a bipartisan legislative package has been introduced in the Senate designed to better equip health care providers and practitioners with information regarding their Veteran patients and special risks to their health. As noted in a study conducted by a legislative task force, many Veterans receiving their care outside of the VA do not identify themselves as Veterans to their health care providers, despite their increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), suicide, and toxic exposures. The bills include: Senate Bill 1060 requires health care providers and practitioners to screen new patients for Veteran status prior to consulting with or providing treatment but does not allow care to be denied if a patient refuses to give their Veterans status. Senate Bill 1061 requires the county directors of Veterans affairs training program to specifically include the topics of trauma-informed care, MST, PTSD, TBI and other forms of trauma-informed care. Senate Bill 1062 requires physicians to complete training on Veteran-related illness as part of their initial licensure and continuing medical education. Advertising Veterans’ Resources in Workplaces
Beginning this month, all employers with more than 50 employees are required to physically display or post on their websites a notice from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing contact information for Veterans’ resources and information regarding federal and state benefits and services for Veterans. Free Help for Veterans to Review and Update Benefits
The DVMA is reminding Veterans to ensure they are receiving the maximum benefits they can by applying and reviewing their Veterans’ benefits for the new year. Veterans can access free assistance in doing this through the DMVA, county offices and some Veteran service organizations. Expanding Community Care for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to expand veteran access to non-VA medical providers through the Community Care Program. The VA recently announced it is using the upcoming expiration of current contracts with health plans who serve as third-party administrators of the program as an opportunity to provide more choices and better care for veterans when they need to access care outside of the VA. The Great American Outdoor Show
The Great American Outdoor Show is coming to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Billed as the “world’s largest outdoor show,” it includes nine days of celebrating hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions with exhibitors, live music, speaking events, archery competitions, celebrity appearances, seminars, demos and more. While there is a cost to attend and no specific Veteran discount offered, the show has several special ticket prices.
Booking a Trip in 2026?
Are you looking for the family trip of your dreams? Authorized military ticket and travel offices offer a variety of travel and recreational services, including travel planning assistance, information about local attractions and discounted tickets to various attractions and events. Discounts are offered on tickets to Busch Gardens, Disney World, Universal Studios and more! For booking, contact or visit your local Leisure Travel Service or Ticket Office:
USCG Exchange Philadelphia – 1 Washington Ave., Philadelphia, Phone: (215) 271-4921. Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veterans Job Listing
Every week, the Pennsylvania Nation Guard Association updates its free job board with good openings for National Guard members, Veterans and their families across Pennsylvania and in nearby states. The board features nearly 10,000 employment and internship postings. What are Vet Centers?
VA Vet centers provide free and confidential readjustment counseling for war-zone Veterans and their families, from World War II to the current Global War on Terror. Vet centers are small, non-medical, counseling centers conveniently located in our region. They’re staffed by highly trained counselors and team members dedicated to seeing you through the challenges that come with managing life during and after the military. Whether you come in for one-on-one counseling or to participate in a group session, at Vet centers you can form social connections, try new things and build a support system with people who understand you and want to help you succeed. Who is Eligible to Receive Services at Vet Centers? Vet center services are available to Veterans at no cost, regardless of discharge character, and without the need to be enrolled in VA health care or having a service-connected disability. If you are a Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, you can access Vet center services if you:
Contacting Your Local Vet Center Even if you are unsure if you meet the criteria to receive services from a Vet center, please contact a center. Center services are also available to family members when their participation would support the growth and goals of the Veteran or active-duty service member. If you consider them family, so does your local center. Bereavement services are also available to family members of Veterans who were receiving Vet center services at the time of the Veteran’s death, and to the families of service members who died while serving on active duty. Vet center locations in Pennsylvania are:
For more information, please visit www.Vetcenter.va.gov.
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