Tex.
Gov't Code Section 434.023
Health Care Advocacy Program for Veterans
(a)
In this section, “veteran” means a person who has served in:(1)
the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States; or(2)
the Texas National Guard as defined by Section 431.001 (Definitions).(b)
The commission by rule shall establish and implement a health care advocacy program to assist veterans in gaining access to health care facilities of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(c)
The program shall provide assistance to veterans by:(1)
resolving any access issues raised by veterans in this state or referred to the commission by the veterans toll-free hotline operated under Section 161.077 (Communications Center), Natural Resources Code;(2)
coordinating with the Veterans Health Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to support the health care advocacy program established under this section;(3)
coordinating with health care providers in this state to expand providers’ opportunities to treat veterans through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs;(4)
reviewing and researching programs, projects, and initiatives designed to address the health care needs of veterans;(5)
evaluating the effectiveness of the efforts of the commission to improve access to health care services for veterans;(6)
making recommendations to the executive director of the commission to improve health care services and assistance for veterans;(7)
incorporating veterans’ health care issues into the commission’s strategic plan required under Section 2056.002 (Strategic Plans);(8)
assisting veterans in securing benefits and services; and(9)
recommending legislative initiatives and policies at the local, state, and national levels to address issues affecting health care for veterans.(d)
The executive director of the commission shall appoint a program coordinator to administer the health care advocacy program.(e)
The commission shall provide facilities as appropriate to support the program to the extent funding is available for that purpose.
Source:
Section 434.023 — Health Care Advocacy Program for Veterans, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.434.htm#434.023 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
