To amend title 38, United States Code, to suspend for five years the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the copayment amount in effect for medication furnished by the Secretary on an outpatient basis for the treatment of non-service-connected disabilities.

This bill would prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from raising copayment costs for outpatient medications for a period of five years. This freeze would specifically apply to medications prescribed for medical conditions that are not related to a veteran’s military service.

For veterans who rely on the VA for their prescriptions, the practical impact would be a guaranteed cap on out-of-pocket costs for their medications during the five-year window. By suspending the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authority to increase these fees, the legislation aims to provide financial predictability and protect veterans from rising healthcare expenses.