AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VETERANS' AND MILITARY HEALTHCARE OMBUDSMAN FOR THE COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT OF STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCES IN NAVIGATING FEDERAL HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Summary

The bill establishes an Office of the Veterans' Health Care Ombudsman within the state Office of Governmental Accountability. A governor‑appointed ombudsman will assist eligible veterans and their caregivers in dealing with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system, handle complaints, and provide public information. The measure aims to improve coordination of state and local resources that support veterans’ health care access.

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