To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to expand access to virtual-based opioid treatment for covered veterans, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · August 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to launch a pilot program helping veterans struggling with opioid addiction access treatment through virtual visits instead of in-person appointments. The program targets enrolled veterans who face barriers to traditional treatment, such as those living in rural areas or with transportation difficulties, and will use telemedicine to connect them with licensed psychiatric clinicians who can provide both medication-assisted treatment and counseling in a single visit. The VA will conduct outreach, build referral networks, run a public awareness campaign, train its staff on available options, and coordinate with other federal agencies including the Department of Defense and Health and Human Services to ensure a comprehensive approach. The program must be established within 180 days of enactment and will run for two years, though it can be extended if proven effective, with the VA required to study barriers to treatment and submit annual progress reports to Congress. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation.
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