PDC RONALD HOOK

It has been reported that Past Department Commander Ronald Hook has passed away. No other information available.

Commercial Driver License

Ohio Department of Veterans Services

All Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders in Ohio have until Jan. 30, 2014 to self-certify their type of commercial driving to the BMV, along with the submission of a completed medical examiners certificate. Failure to do this will put holders at risk of losing their CDL privileges, even if they're not currently working in the field. Find out more from BMV at: http://bmv.ohio.gov/cdl_fed_regulations.stm

JERRY SILER

Posted by District 4 Commander.

 

With heavy heart, I regret to inform you, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has lost a true Comrade.  Jerry Siler, Past District Four Commander and Life Member - VFW Miami Valley Post 3809, passed away this evening (11/5/2013).  Already, we know he'll be watching over us all.

Please keep Vicki and Jerry's family in your heart,  thoughts and prayers.

VA DENTAL PLAN

WASHINGTON (Nov. 13, 2013) – VA is partnering with Delta Dental and MetLife to allow eligible Veterans, plus family members receiving care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), to purchase affordable dental insurance beginning Nov. 15, VA officials announced today.  

“VA continues to explore innovative ways to help Veterans get access to the care and services they have earned and deserve,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “This new dental program is another example of VA creating partnerships with the private sector to deliver a range of high-quality care at an affordable cost, for our Nation’s Veterans.”

More than 8 million Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care can choose to purchase one of the offered dental plans.  This three-year pilot has been designed for Veterans with no dental coverage, or those eligible for VA dental care who would like to purchase additional coverage.  Participation will not affect entitlement to VA dental services and treatment. 

There are no eligibility limitations based on service-connected disability rating or enrollment priority assignment.  People interested in participating may complete an application online through either Delta Dental, www.deltadentalvadip.org, or MetLife, www.metlife.com/vadip beginning Nov. 15.  Coverage for this new dental insurance will begin Jan. 1, 2014, and will be available throughout the United States and its territories. 

Also eligible for the new benefits are nearly 400,000 spouses and dependent children who are reimbursed for most medical expenses under VA’s CHAMPVA program.  Generally, CHAMPVA participants are spouses, survivors or dependent children of Veterans officially rated as “permanently and totally” disabled by a service-connected condition.

Dental services under the new program vary by plan and include diagnostic, preventive, surgical, emergency and endodontic/restorative treatment.  Enrollment in the VA Dental Insurance Plan (VADIP) is voluntary.  Participants are responsible for all premiums, which range from $8.65 to $52.90 per month for individual plans.  Copayments and other charges may apply.

Historically VA’s free dental services have gone to Veterans with dental problems connected to a medical condition that’s officially certified as “service connected.”  Free dental services will continue for those Veterans. 

For more information on VADIP, visit www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vadip, or contact Delta Dental at 1-855-370-3303 or MetLife at 1-888-310-1681.

Veterans who are not enrolled in the VA health care system can apply at any time by visiting www.va.gov/healthbenefits/enroll, calling 1-877-222-VETS (8387) or visiting their local VA health care facility.

 

HONOR FLIGHT

Fueled by a $10,000 donation, Honor Flight Northwest Ohio now plans to schedule three flights for 2014 so veterans may visit memorials in Washington, a spokesman said.
The donation came from the annual charity golf outing put together by workers at the J.M. Smucker Co. facility in Toledo. It was presented at the Honor Flight Veterans Day appreciation luncheon. The organization had planned only two expenses-paid flights for veterans next year.
Honor Flight’s fourth annual breakfast fund-raiser is to be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of St. Andrew United Methodist on Heatherdowns Boulevard. From 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, a spaghetti dinner and ’50s and ’60s dance to benefit Honor Flight will be held at the Whitehouse American Legion on Providence Street.

REAL ESTATE TAXES

SECTION 803.170. The amendment by this act of section 5709.17 of the Revised Code applies to tax year 2013 and every tax year thereafter.

Sec, 5709.17. The following property shall be exempted from taxation:

(B) Real estate and tangible personal property held or occupied by a veterans' organization that qualifies for exemption from taxation under section 501(c)(19) or 501(c)(23) of the "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" 100 stat. 2085, 26 U.S.C.A. 1, as amended and is incorporated under laws of this state of the United States, except real estate held by such an organization for the production of rental income in excess of thirty-six thousand dollars in a tax year, before accounting for any cost or expense incurred in the production of such income. For the purposes of this division, rental income includes only income arising directly from renting the real estate to others for consideration.

NOTE: Above is the information about the change in the law concerning property tax for Veterans organizations. If you owe taxes prior to 2013 they will still be due. 2013 and future taxes will be exempt. Any questions call 614-222-1611

FEBRUARY NEWS LETTER POSTED

http://ohiovfw.org/index_htm_files/Feb%202013%20News%20Letter.pdf