Pub. L. 118-210, tit. IV, sec. 404 (as amended)
ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
SEC. 404. ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
(a) In General.—Subtitle VII of chapter 20 of title 38, United States Codeis amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 2069. [38 U.S.C. 2069] Access to telehealth services
“To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that veterans participating in or receiving services from a program under this chapter have access to telehealth services to which such veterans are eligible under the laws administered by the Secretary, including by ensuring that telehealth capabilities are available to—
“(1) such veterans;
“(2) case managers of the Department of programs for homeless veterans authorized under this chapter; and
“(3) community-based service providers for homeless veterans receiving funds from the Department through grants or contracts.”
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(b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 20 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
“2069. Access to telehealth services.”
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- Cross-references to the US Code
- 38 U.S.C. 2069