Texans, Americans encouraged to participate in ‘Valetine’s for Veterans’ program

(The Center Square) – Texans and Americans are encouraged to participate in a “Valentine’s for Veterans” program administered through the Texas General Land Office and state veterans’ homes.

The GLO manages 10 Texas State Veterans Homes, which provide affordable, long-term care for Texas veterans, their spouses and Gold Star parents. The facilities are primarily subsidized by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

Residents’ “daily out-of-pocket rates are well below average and include the cost of medications for veterans,” the GLO explains. Facilities include private or semi-private rooms as well as Memory Care units. “Like all VLB programs, the Texas State Veterans Homes are self-supporting and cost Texas taxpayers virtually nothing. Eligible veterans with a 70% or higher service-connected disability may live at the home for free,” the GLO says.

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