U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., alongside Senator Rick Scott, introduced the bipartisan Preserving Access to Patient Reimbursement (PAPR) Act. The bill ensures that veterans can still use a paper-based system to receive reimbursement for travel expenses to medical appointments.

This legislation comes in response to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) transitioning to a fully web-based travel reimbursement program, which has created challenges for veterans who lack access to or familiarity with computers.

“Our nation’s heroes served our country with unwavering honor and dignity, and we need to ensure they receive the support they deserve,” said Senator Roger Marshall. “My office hears from countless veterans who are in need of assistance with web-based travel reimbursements, and I am pleased to work with my colleagues on a common-sense solution to this problem by introducing the Preserving Access to Patient Reimbursement Act.” “Our veterans are American heroes, who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms as Americans. They have sacrificed so much on behalf of the country and shouldn’t have to face unnecessary hurdles at the VA, an agency designed to provide the support they earned,” said Senator Rick Scott. “This bill provides a simple fix that makes it easier for our veterans to get their reimbursements, by ensuring paper files are available for those with limited access to or experience with computers or online-based systems. I urge my colleagues to support the PAPR Act and pass it swiftly into law.”