Section 9-942 - General consideration. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-942. General consideration.
 

(a)  Purpose of Program.- The Outreach and Advocacy Program shall actively help veterans and their dependents become aware of and access any service or benefit to which they are entitled including: 

(1) tax benefits; 

(2) health care benefits; 

(3) disability benefits; 

(4) pension benefits; and 

(5) education. 

(b)  Duties of director.- The director of the Program shall: 

(1) support veterans and their dependents through the service or benefit process; and 

(2) keep in contact with the appropriate governmental unit as to the status of each claim of a veteran, a veteran's dependent, or a veteran's survivor. 
 

[2006, ch. 290, § 1.]