Garden State Times

The Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee has given unanimous approval to a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Kristin M. Corrado, aimed at addressing the transportation challenges faced by veterans with disabilities in New Jersey.

"Disabled veterans in New Jersey often face disconnected transportation services that make it difficult for them to travel to important medical appointments, veterans’ centers, and employment appointments,” said Sen. Corrado. “This legislation would create a task force specifically designed to fix this broken system so disabled veterans can receive the care they rightly deserve."

Senator Corrado's proposed legislation, known as S-3410, mandates the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to form a Disabled Veterans Transportation Task Force. The goal of this task force is to identify obstacles and propose solutions for improving transportation access for disabled veterans.

Currently, there is an existing program in collaboration with 21 counties intended to assist veterans in reaching VA hospitals. However, persistent complaints about its availability have resulted in many veterans missing their appointments.

“Transportation remains one of the biggest challenges facing New Jersey veterans, in some cases keeping disabled veterans from receiving much-needed medical care,” added Corrado. “Fixing this excessive government bureaucracy is the least we can do for the men and women who served our nation."

For those interested in reviewing the full text of S-3410, it is available online.

Inquiries regarding discussions with Senator Corrado can be directed to Jennifer Collins at [email protected].