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This bill establishes a comprehensive veterans' dental insurance program through the New York State Department of Civil Service that will provide dental care services to state resident veterans. The program will create a sliding scale copayment system based on veterans' income and disability levels, with veterans who have a disability rating of 50% or higher receiving fully covered treatment. To participate, veterans must not already have equivalent dental coverage from other sources, and must submit proof of veteran status, residency, income, and disability rating. The program includes provisions for determining eligibility, a fair hearing process for appeals, and procedures for recovering benefits obtained through fraudulent applications. The bill appropriates $5 million from the state treasury to fund the program and will take effect 180 days after becoming law. Key features include making dental care more accessible to veterans by considering their financial circumstances and service-related disabilities, with a structured approach to determining who can access the program and under what conditions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3530