Establishes a pilot program for virtual-based opioid treatment for veterans.

The Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans Act establishes a pilot program to expand access to virtual-based opioid treatment for veterans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will create a referral pipeline for veterans into these programs, supported by a national public awareness campaign. The pilot program includes a study on the societal impact of barriers to treatment for substance use disorder, with annual updates until the opioid crisis is no longer deemed a public health emergency. If the pilot program proves effective, the Secretary may extend its authority.

Establishes a pilot program for virtual-based opioid treatment for veterans.

The Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans Act establishes a pilot program to expand access to virtual-based opioid treatment for veterans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will create a referral pipeline for veterans into these programs, supported by a national public awareness campaign. The pilot program includes a study on the societal impact of barriers to treatment for substance use disorder, with annual updates until the opioid crisis is no longer deemed a public health emergency. If the pilot program proves effective, the Secretary may extend its authority.