Rosen, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Access VA Benefits

WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced thePreserving Access to Patient Reimbursement (PAPR) Act.The bipartisanPAPR Actwould ensure our nation’s veterans continue to have access to a paper-based system for reimbursement of their travel expenses to and from medical appointments. This legislation follows a move from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to transition to a fully web-based travel reimbursement program for veterans, making it difficult for those without access to high-speed internet or experience with computers to fill out their travel expense forms.
“Our veterans sacrificed so much for our nation, and it’s our responsibility to make sure they can easily access the benefits they’ve earned,”said Senator Rosen.“That’s why I’m helping to introduce this commonsense, bipartisan bill to increase the methods available to veterans to receive reimbursement forms for travel expenses.”
“Our veterans are American heroes, who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms as Americans,”said Senator Scott.“They have sacrificed so much on behalf of the country and shouldn’t have to face unnecessary hurdles at the VA, an agency designed to provide the support they earned. This bill provides a simple fix that makes it easier for our veterans to get their reimbursements, by ensuring paper files are available for those with limited access to or experience with computers or online-based systems. I urge my colleagues to support thePAPR Actand pass it swiftly into law.”
Senator Rosen has been leading efforts to deliver for Nevada’s veterans. Last year, herbipartisan lawto strengthen the cybersecurity of veterans’ personal information was implemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Earlier this year, Senator Rosen helped introducebipartisan legislationto assist veterans with home ownership and increase awareness of VA Home Loans. Recently, a bipartisan bill she supported to expand veterans’ benefits outreachbecame law.
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