; and (2) the veteran received such notification later than 120 days after the date on which the veteran received the medication for which the payment was required. . (c) Billing procedures (1) In general Subchapter I of chapter 17 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1709C. Procedures for copayments (a) Care at Department facility (1) In requiring a veteran to make a payment for care or services provided at a medical facility of the Department pursuant to this chapter, including sections 1710 and 1722A, the Secretary shall provide to such veteran a notification of such required payment by not later than 120 days after the date on which the veteran receives the care or services for which payment is required. (2) If the Secretary does not provide to a veteran a notification of the required payment by the date required under paragraph (1), the Secretary may not collect such payment, including through a third-party entity, unless the Secretary provides the veteran the following: (A) Information regarding how to apply for a waiver described in section 1710(f)(3)(G) or section 1722A(c) of this title, as appropriate. (B) Information regarding how to establish a payment plan with the Secretary. (C) Opportunity to make such a waiver or establish such a payment plan. (b) Care at non-Department facility (1) In requiring a veteran to make a payment for care or services provided at a non-Department facility pursuant to this chapter or other provision of law, the Secretary shall provide to such veteran a notification of such required payment by not later than 18 months after the date on which the veteran receives the care or services for which payment is required. (2) If the Secretary does not provide to a veteran a notification of the required payment by the date required under paragraph (1), the Secretary may not collect such payment, including through a third-party entity, unless the Secretary provides the veteran the following: (A) Information regarding how to apply for a waiver