An Act relative to veteran health care

This bill (SD 596) expands access to veteran health care by requiring the Secretary of Veterans’ Services to create regulations that make veterans with incomes below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level eligible for medical care coverage if they meet other qualification criteria. It directly affects low-income veterans seeking health services, ensuring they can access medical care without additional non-medical benefits. The key mechanism is a new regulatory requirement mandating eligibility for "Medical Only" coverage based on income thresholds. The bill does not change existing benefits but clarifies and broadens access for a specific income group.