§ 9-942. General consideration.

   (a) Purpose of Program. -- The Outreach and Advocacy Program shall actively help veterans and their dependents become aware of and access any service or benefit to which they are entitled including:

   (1) tax benefits;

   (2) health care benefits;

   (3) disability benefits;

   (4) pension benefits; and

   (5) education.

(b) Duties of director. -- The director of the Program shall:

   (1) support veterans and their dependents through the service or benefit process; and

   (2) keep in contact with the appropriate governmental unit as to the status of each claim of a veteran, a veteran's dependent, or a veteran's survivor.

HISTORY: 2006, ch. 290, § 1.