I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5768 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 15, 2010 Mr. Welch (for himself, Mr. Boozman, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Teague, and Mr. Michaud) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the waiver of the collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans, and for other purposes.

1.

Authority to waive collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans

(a)

In General

Subchapter III of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1722A the following new section:

1722B.

Copayments: waiver of collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans

The Secretary may waive the imposition or collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary.

. (b)

Clerical Amendment

The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1722A the following new item: 1722B. Copayments: waiver of collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans. .