This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section that establishes mobile veteran service units to provide essential health and support services to rural and tribal veterans. The new provisions mandate the Department of Veterans' Services to offer mobile care and telehealth services, ensuring accessibility for veterans who face challenges in traveling for healthcare. The mobile units will deliver a range of services, including monthly visits to designated rural and tribal communities, telehealth access for veterans with disabilities, behavioral health services, claims assistance, and mental health referrals.

Additionally, the bill outlines compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for the mobile units and requires the Department to set eligibility guidelines for service access. It specifies the counties that will be served and mandates quarterly reporting to state leadership on the number of veterans aided, types of services provided, claims filed, and suggestions for improving support for rural and tribal veterans. Definitions for "rural veteran" and "tribal veteran" are also included to clarify the target populations for these services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-610.03