Pub. L. 102-585, tit. I, sec. 106

HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR WOMEN.

EnactedYear: 1992Length: 170 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 106. HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR WOMEN. (a) General Authority.— In furnishing hospital care and medical services under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may provide to women the following health care services: (1) Papanicolaou tests (pap smears). (2) Breast examinations and mammography. (3) General reproductive health care, including the management of menopause, but not including under this section infertility services, abortions, or pregnancy care (including prenatal and delivery care), except for such care relating to a pregnancy that is complicated or in which the risks of complication are increased by a service-connected condition. (b) Responsibilities Of Directors Of Facilities.— The Secretary shall ensure that directors of medical facilities of the Department identify and assess opportunities under the authority provided in title II of this Act to (1) expand the availability of, and access to, health care services for women veterans under sections 1710 and 1712 of title 38, United States Code, and (2) provide counseling, care, and services authorized by this title.