This bill establishes a veterans recovery program in Iowa, administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, aimed at reimbursing expenses related to hyperbaric oxygen treatment for eligible veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. New Code section 35E.1 provides definitions for key terms such as "hyperbaric oxygen treatment," which includes diagnostic testing and related medical treatments prescribed by a healthcare practitioner. The program will operate under the availability of funds from the newly created Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Fund, as outlined in section 35E.3, which will consist of appropriated moneys and other sources of funding.

The bill outlines the process for veterans service organizations to seek reimbursement for hyperbaric oxygen treatment through a proposed treatment plan that must be approved by the department and the commission of veterans affairs. This plan must include a prescription, verification of the veteran's eligibility, and an estimate of costs. Treatment facilities are required to provide the treatment at no charge to veterans, and the bill mandates regular reporting on the treatment's effectiveness. Additionally, the department is tasked with submitting a regulatory analysis for the adoption of necessary rules by January 1, 2027, to ensure the program's implementation and administration.