HB4095: Relating to veterans; and prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

Establishes Veterans Dental Program in Oregon Health Authority to provide oral health care to low-income veterans who reside in Oregon beginning in 2023. Establishes Veterans Dental Program in Oregon Health Authority to provide oral health care to low-income veterans who reside in Oregon beginning in 2023. Specifies eligibility requirements for program. Provides that character of discharge does not affect eligibility. Directs Department of Veterans' Affairs to create criteria for waiver to eligibility requirement that veteran be discharged or released under honorable conditions when discharge or release is result of discriminatory policies or practices. Authorizes county or tribal veterans' service officer to grant waiver in accordance with department criteria.] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.