; and (3) provide clarity on the process that a covered beneficiary must use to select and have direct access to a qualified acupuncturist (without the requirement of a referral). (c) Implementation of plan The plan developed under subsection (a) shall provide for implementation of the plan to begin not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (d) Submission The Secretary shall submit to Congress the plan developed under subsection (a). 5. Inclusion of acupuncturist services at veterans health facilities (a) Acupuncturist services (1) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1720H. Provision of acupuncturist services (a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a program to provide acupuncturist services to veterans enrolled in the health care system established under section 1705(a) of this title (without the requirement of a referral). (b) Locations The program under subsection (a) shall be carried out at in at least one facility of the Department in each Veterans Integrated Service Network. In selecting such facilities, the Secretary shall ensure that the program is carried out in both urban and rural areas. (c) Services available The Secretary shall ensure that the acupuncturist services available under the program are able to address, at a minimum, the following: (1) Chronic and acute pain. (2) Cancer pain. (3) Postoperative nausea and vomiting. (4) Postsurgical gastroparesis syndrome. (5) Opioid-induced constipation. (6) Opioid-induced pruritus. (7) Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. (8) Aromatase inhibitor-associated joint pain. (9) Neck dissection-related pain and dysfunction. (10) Stress management. (11) Mental health conditions. (12) Substance abuse. (13) Symptoms relating to traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress. (d) Administration (1) The Secretary shall carry out the program through— (A) qualified acupuncturists appointed as employees of the Department located at medical centers and