NDVA Newsletter - Feb 2021

The Hearing on Military Retirement Tax Relief

On January 29, the Legislature’s Revenue Committee held a hearing on LB 387, a bill which would exclude 100 percent of military retirement pay from Nebraska Income Tax. Members of the committee heard testimony from Governor Ricketts, NDVA Director John Hilgert, Major General Daryl Bohac, and representatives from veteran service organizations and business organizations across the state. A common theme among testimony was the importance of LB 387 as a workforce development tool for Nebraska. Passing LB 387 would make Nebraska more attractive to military retirees, many of whom move on to second careers when they retire from service. It would also continue the work being done to make Nebraska the most military and veteran friendly state in the country. On February 25, LB 387 was advanced to General File with an amendment that includes language from Senator Carol Blood’s LB 6. NDVA tracks all military and veteran-related bills in the Nebraska Legislature on our Legislative Issues Page. Our Legislative Tracker is updated weekly on Fridays, where you can see the status of LB 387 and other veteran-related bills in the Legislature.

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New Free Game & Parks Permit Available To Eligible Veterans

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is issuing free Lifetime Nebraska Resident State Park Entry permits for Disabled Nebraska Veterans who qualify. Veterans must be legal residents of Nebraska and have been deemed 50 percent or more disabled service connected or 100 percent disabled non-service connected and receive a pension from the Veterans Administration. Any veteran who meets these qualifications is eligible for one perpetual Disabled Veteran’s Lifetime Annual Park Entry Permit at no fee. You can learn more and find application materials online at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website, at any Nebraska Game and Parks District Office, Service Center or State Park Office, or by phone at 402-471-0641. Learn More and Find Application Materials

Immediate Openings at Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home

The Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Scottsbluff has immediate openings for assisted living and skilled nursing beds. The home features a wide range of medical services including an in-house pharmacy and 24-hour RN coverage, great activity and recreation options including a fishing pond and putting green, plus much, much more. Click here to view our flyer and find out how to apply for admission.

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Now Hiring: Associate Director of Nursing at Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home

The Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home is looking to add an Associate Director of Nursing to its team. If you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity to work with a dedicated team to care for those who have served, apply at the link below.

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Beware of Social Security Phone Scams

The Social Security Administration wants you to know about widespread phone scams where scammers pretend to be government employees. They may tell you about a Social Security-related problem to gain your trust and steal your money. If you receive a suspicious call: 1. Hang up 2. Do not give money or personal information 3. Report the scam at oig.ssa.gov

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Being #BigRedResponsible at Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home

NDVA recently received complimentary masks from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and we sent them out to all of our facilities. Our teammates at the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home took a moment to show their support for the #BigRedResponsible campaign.