Military affairs: other; hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5457'26

Added a requirement that eligible veterans must be residents of Michigan, narrowing the pool of potential participants to those living in the state.

Clarified that a veteran's traumatic brain injury or PTSD must be documented as a service-connected disability by the VA AND verified by a physician, adding a layer of verification to the application process.

Added specific operational requirements for soft-shelled chambers, including a strict oxygen concentration limit of 23.5% and distinct record-keeping rules.

Mandated the administration of Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) procedures at specific intervals (before treatment, halfway through, and after completion) to track patient progress.

Required providers to undergo an independent safety audit at least every three years for all chamber types.

Established a lower maximum reimbursement rate for soft-shelled chambers ($175 per dive vs $250) and a lower total session cap ($7,000 vs $10,000) compared to hard-shelled chambers.

Updated the definition of 'Eligible veteran' to require state residency and added a new definition for 'Chamber attendant' to clarify staff roles.

Defines 'eligible veteran' as someone who is a veteran, diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury or PTSD, and a Michigan resident.

Creates a 'hyperbaric oxygen therapy fund' and a grant program to pay for treatment and diagnostic testing for eligible veterans at no cost to them.

Introduces new definitions for key terms including 'accreditation', 'chamber attendant', 'hard-shelled hyperbaric chamber', 'soft-shelled hyperbaric chamber', and 'recognized accrediting organization'.

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to promulgate rules to implement the grant program within 12 months of the act's effective date.