Military Veteran Project- Public Statement HB2214

The Military Veteran Project (MVP) is aware of the recent legislation under consideration in Kansas that would allow for-profit companies to charge veterans for assistance in accessing their earned VA benefits.
We want to be clear:

Veterans should never feel they have to pay for help to access the benefits they earned through service to this country.
For decades, accredited Veteran Service Organizations, county representatives, and the Department of Veterans Affairs have provided free, qualified assistance to veterans and their families. These services exist to ensure that no veteran is left navigating complex systems alone—and without financial burden.


While we respect efforts to expand access and improve navigation of the system, we are deeply concerned about the potential for confusion this legislation may create. When free services and paid services exist side by side, veterans may not always know the difference—and that uncertainty can come at a cost.
At MVP, our mission is rooted in prevention through education, connection, and community impact. That includes ensuring veterans and their families have clear, accurate information about the resources available to them.
We remain committed to:

• Educating veterans and families on their rights and available benefits
• Connecting individuals to trusted, accredited, and free resources
• Advocating for systems that protect—not burden—those who served

Behind every number is a name.
And every veteran deserves access to care and support without barriers.
We encourage all veterans, families, and community partners to seek out accredited, no-cost assistance when navigating VA benefits and to ask questions before entering into any paid agreements.

We believe Kansas can lead the nation in protecting veterans not by creating new costs, but by strengthening awareness, access, and trust in the systems already in place to serve them.

If you need help or don’t know where to start, MVP is here to walk with you.
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