EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN VETERANS AGREE TO MAKE COPAYMENTS IN EXCHANGE FOR RECEIVING HEALTH-CARE BENEFITS.

SEC. 12002. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN VETERANS AGREE TO MAKE COPAYMENTS IN EXCHANGE FOR RECEIVING HEALTH-CARE BENEFITS. (a) Hospital and Medical Care.— Section 8013(e) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–508; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended— (1) by striking out “September 30, 1992” in the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 1998”; and (2) by striking out the second sentence. (b) Outpatient Medications.— Section 1722A(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out “September 30, 1992” in the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 1998”; and (2) by striking out the second sentence.