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NE Code § 80-314 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-314 - Veterans homes; director; duties; rules and regulations.

80-314.  Veterans homes; director; duties; rules and regulations.Effective July 1, 2017, all programs, services, and duties of the Division of Veterans’ Homes of the Department of Health and Human Services shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The department shall be responsible for the management and administration of the veterans homes and the treatment of the members thereof, define the duties of the officers, fix their compensation, and adopt and promulgate rules and regulations. The director shall develop member grievance procedures, family support programs, volunteer support, policy, and internal standards. The director shall have access to all confidential information relating to members' care.Source   Laws 1887, c. 82, § 6, p. 626;   Laws 1891, c. 49, § 3, p. 343;   Laws 1893, c. 33, § 1, p. 361;   Laws 1905, c. 145, § 2, p. 586;   R.S.1913, § 7305;   C.S.1922, § 6960;   Laws 1923, c. 183, § 1, p. 424;   C.S.1929, § 80-304;   R.S.1943, § 80-304;   Laws 1949, c. 272, § 3(1), p. 893;   Laws 1959, c. 420, § 2, p. 1416;   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 3;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 831;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-304;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 3;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 718;  Laws 2017, LB340, § 3.  Annotations Enactment of rule which requires inmates of soldiers' home to pay a percentage of pension money for benefit of home is within discretionary power of Board of Control. Howell v. Sheldon, 82 Neb. 72, 117 N.W. 109 (1908).
NE Code § 80-315 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-315 - Nebraska veterans homes; establishment.

80-315.  Nebraska veterans homes; establishment.The Grand Island Veterans' Home, the Norfolk Veterans' Home, the Eastern Nebraska Veterans' Home, and the Western Nebraska Veterans' Home are established. The State of Nebraska shall maintain the homes as provided in the Nebraska Veterans Services Act.Source   Laws 1887, c. 82, § 1, p. 622;   Laws 1889, c. 85, § 1, p. 569;   Laws 1891, c. 49, § 1, p. 340;   Laws 1901, c. 71, § 1, p. 458;   R.S.1913, § 7302;   Laws 1919, c. 157, § 1, p. 354;   C.S.1922, § 6957;   C.S.1929, § 80-301;   Laws 1931, c. 153, § 1, p. 412;   Laws 1935, c. 172, § 1, p. 627;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 80-301;   Laws 1943, c. 211, § 1, p. 696;   R.S.1943, § 80-301;   Laws 1949, c. 272, § 1, p. 891;   Laws 1953, c. 325, § 1, p. 1075;   Laws 1959, c. 421, § 1, p. 1417;   Laws 1969, c. 753, § 1, p. 2833;   Laws 1969, c. 584, § 93, p. 2402;   Laws 1971, LB 334, § 1;   Laws 1973, LB 33, § 1;   Laws 1975, LB 90, § 2;   Laws 1979, LB 80, § 112;   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 1;   Laws 1981, LB 351, § 1;   Laws 1991, LB 2, § 23;   Laws 1994, LB 1066, § 95;   Laws 1994, LB 1194, § 16;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-301;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 4;  Laws 2006, LB 994, § 110;  Laws 2017, LB340, § 4.
NE Code § 80-316 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-316 - Veterans homes; purpose; admission; requirements.

80-316.  Veterans homes; purpose; admission; requirements.(1) The department shall provide domiciliary and nursing home care and subsistence to:(a) All persons who served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States other than active duty for training and who were discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable or general (under honorable conditions) if, at the time of making an application for admission to one of the Nebraska veterans homes:(i) The applicant has been a bona fide resident of the State of Nebraska for at least two years;(ii) The applicant has become disabled due to service, old age, or otherwise to an extent that it would prevent such applicant from earning a livelihood; and(iii) The applicant's income from all sources is such that the applicant would be dependent wholly or partially upon public charities for support or the type of care needed is available only at a state institution;(b) The spouse of any such person admitted to one of the homes who has attained the age of fifty years and has been married to such member for at least two years before his or her entrance into the home;(c) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the surviving spouses and parents of eligible servicemen and servicewomen as defined in subdivision (a) of this subsection who died while in the service of the United States or who have since died of a service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and(d) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the surviving spouses of eligible servicemen or servicewomen as defined in subdivision (a) of this subsection who have since died.(2) The surviving spouses and parents referred to in subdivision (1)(c) or (d) of this section shall be eligible for such care and subsistence if, at the time of applying, they:(a) Have been bona fide residents of the State of Nebraska for at least two years;(b) Have attained the age of fifty years;(c) Are unable to earn a livelihood; and(d) Are dependent wholly or partially upon public charities or the type of care needed is available only at a state institution.(3) No one admitted to one of the Nebraska veterans homes under conditions enumerated in this section shall have a vested right to continued residence in such home if such person ceases to meet any of the eligibility requirements of this section, except that no person who has been regularly admitted shall be denied continued residence solely because of his or her marriage to a member of one of the homes.Source   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 5;  Laws 2005, LB 54, § 26;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 719;  Laws 2009, LB488, § 1;  Laws 2017, LB340, § 5.
NE Code § 80-317 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-317 - Nebraska veterans homes; Veterans' Homes Board; rules of membership; application.

80-317.  Nebraska veterans homes; Veterans' Homes Board; rules of membership; application.The Veterans' Homes Board shall prescribe rules of membership in the Nebraska veterans homes in accordance with the Nebraska Veterans Services Act. An application for membership in a Nebraska veterans home shall be made to a county veterans service officer, to a recognized veterans organization as defined in subdivision (1) of section 80-401.01, or to a Nebraska veterans home, and such officer, organization, or Nebraska veterans home shall coordinate the required financial and medical information and, if necessary, provide an opinion regarding its validity. The county veterans service officer, recognized veterans organization, or Nebraska veterans home shall at once forward the application together with a finding in regard to the condition of the applicant to the board, whose duty it is to receive, review, and act upon applications for membership. During the interim between meetings of the board, the secretary of the board is authorized to adjudicate applications, subject to the approval of the full board at its next meeting.Source   Laws 1887, c. 82, § 1, p. 622;   Laws 1889, c. 85, § 1, p. 569;   Laws 1891, c. 49, § 1, p. 340;   Laws 1901, c. 71, § 1, p. 458;   R.S.1913, § 7302;   Laws 1919, c. 157, § 1, p. 354;   C.S.1922, § 6957;   C.S.1929, § 80-301;   Laws 1931, c. 153, § 1, p. 412;   Laws 1935, c. 172, § 1, p. 627;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 80-301;   Laws 1943, c. 211, § 1, p. 696;   R.S.1943, § 80-301;   Laws 1949, c. 272, § 1, p. 891;   Laws 1953, c. 325, § 1, p. 1075;   Laws 1959, c. 421, § 1, p. 1417;   Laws 1969, c. 753, § 1, p. 2833;   Laws 1969, c. 584, § 93, p. 2402;   Laws 1971, LB 334, § 1;   Laws 1973, LB 33, § 1;   Laws 1975, LB 90, § 2;   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 2;   Laws 1995, LB 64, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-302;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 6;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 720;  Laws 2012, LB795, § 1;  Laws 2017, LB340, § 6.
NE Code § 80-318 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-318 - Veterans' Homes Board; members; appointment; compensation; expenses.

80-318.  Veterans' Homes Board; members; appointment; compensation; expenses.For the purpose of determining continued eligibility of members to remain in one of the Nebraska veterans homes and for the purpose of recommending matters of policy, rules and regulations, administration, and maintenance pertaining to each of the Nebraska veterans homes, the Veterans' Homes Board is established. The board shall be composed of two members selected by each of the recognized veterans organizations in Nebraska identified in subdivision (1) of section 80-401.01, and the Director of Veterans' Affairs who shall serve as the permanent board secretary. Such members shall be selected in the manner and serve for such term as the veterans organization may prescribe. If a member selected by any such veterans organization is unavailable to attend a meeting of the board or unable to serve for any reason, the incumbent department commander of such organization may appoint some other member of his or her organization to serve on the board. The chairperson shall be selected from among the members of the board. No salary shall be paid to any member of the board, but expenses of the members of the board when attending regularly called meetings of that board shall be paid as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177 from the administrative funds of the Department of Veterans' Affairs.Source   Laws 1949, c. 272, § 4(1), p. 893;   Laws 1951, c. 300, § 1, p. 989;   Laws 1979, LB 271, § 1;   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 5;   Laws 1981, LB 204, § 165;   Laws 1982, LB 564, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-305;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 7;  Laws 2005, LB 54, § 27;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 721;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 98.
NE Code § 80-319 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-319 - Veterans' Homes Board; duties; powers; meetings.

80-319.  Veterans' Homes Board; duties; powers; meetings.The Veterans' Homes Board shall meet at least quarterly and at other times at the request of either the chairperson or the secretary of the board at a site selected by the secretary after consultation with the chairperson. The board shall review all applications submitted for admission to the Nebraska veterans homes system and shall make all final determinations regarding admission, or continued admission, to one of the homes. The board may check periodically on members of the Nebraska veterans homes to determine whether or not their physical or financial status has so changed since admission that they should no longer be maintained there. The board has power to subpoena witnesses and take testimony under oath relative to the duties of the board. No specified amount, either as to income or accumulated reserve, shall be arbitrarily fixed for determining the eligibility of an applicant to membership or to continuing rights of membership, but each case shall be considered solely on its merits and the evidence presented. The department shall consult with the board prior to denying further residence to members the board finds should no longer be supported there.Source   Laws 1949, c. 272, § 4(2), p. 894;   Laws 1953, c. 325, § 2, p. 1076;   Laws 1971, LB 334, § 3;   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 6;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 832;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-306;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 8;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 722;  Laws 2017, LB340, § 7.
NE Code § 80-320 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-320 - Director; rules and regulations.

80-320.  Director; rules and regulations.(1) Nothing in the Nebraska Veterans Services Act shall be construed as limiting the authority vested with the director to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the act, for the administration of the Nebraska veterans homes. The department, in conjunction and after consultation with the Veterans' Homes Board, shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing admission to and administration of the homes.(2) All rules, regulations, and orders of the Division of Veterans’ Homes of the Department of Health and Human Services or its predecessor agencies adopted prior to July 1, 2017, in connection with the powers, duties, and functions transferred to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs pursuant to the Nebraska Veterans Services Act, shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or nullified pursuant to law.Source   Laws 1909, c. 134, § 1, p. 482;   R.S.1913, § 7306;   C.S.1922, § 6961;   C.S.1929, § 80-305;   R.S.1943, § 80-305;   Laws 1949, c. 272, § 4(3), p. 894;   Laws 1953, c. 325, § 3, p. 1077;   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 7;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 833;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-307;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 9;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 723;  Laws 2017, LB340, § 8.
NE Code § 80-321 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-321 - Member; payment for care; public expense.

80-321.  Member; payment for care; public expense.Nothing in the Nebraska Veterans Services Act shall be construed to deny any person who has been properly admitted to one of the Nebraska veterans homes the privilege of paying the cost of his or her care, or any part thereof, if he or she so desires or if it has been determined by the Veterans' Homes Board that his or her financial status is such that he or she should no longer be maintained there at public expense.Source   Laws 1891, c. 49, § 7, p. 346;   Laws 1909, c. 134, § 1, p. 482;   R.S.1913, § 7306;   C.S.1922, § 6961;   C.S.1929, § 80-305;   R.S.1943, § 80-305;   Laws 1949, c. 272, § 5, p. 895;   Laws 1971, LB 334, § 4;   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 8;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-308;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 10;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 724;  Laws 2017, LB340, § 9.
NE Code § 80-322 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-322 - Reimbursement of costs.

80-322.  Reimbursement of costs.Any veteran, spouse, surviving spouse, or parent admitted to one of the Nebraska veterans homes under section 80-316 who has an income in excess of forty dollars per month, including federal pension, compensation, or social security, or has sufficient assets will be required to reimburse the state monthly a reasonable amount for the expense of his or her maintenance. The amount shall be determined by the Veterans' Homes Board. All money paid to the state by members of the Nebraska veterans homes in compliance with this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Department of Veterans' Affairs Cash Fund. The State Treasurer shall transfer any money remaining in the Health and Human Services Cash Fund on July 1, 2017, that was credited to the fund pursuant to this section to the Department of Veterans' Affairs Cash Fund.Source   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 11;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 725;  Laws 2017, LB340, § 10.
NE Code § 80-322.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-322.01 - Department of Veterans' Affairs Cash Fund; created; investment.

80-322.01.  Department of Veterans' Affairs Cash Fund; created; investment.The Department of Veterans' Affairs Cash Fund is created. The fund shall include money transferred pursuant to section 80-322. The department shall administer the fund. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source Laws 2017, LB340, § 11. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 80-325 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-325 - Administrator of Nebraska veterans homes; qualifications.

80-325.  Administrator of Nebraska veterans homes; qualifications.The administrator of the Nebraska veterans homes shall be a licensed nursing home administrator licensed under the Nursing Home Administrator Practice Act. Qualified applicants for the position of administrator who were discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable from the armed forces of the United States during a period of war as defined in section 80-401.01 shall be given a preference over other applicants.Source   Laws 1913, c. 179, § 11, p. 538;   R.S.1913, § 7189;   Laws 1917, c. 131, § 1, p. 312;   Laws 1921, c. 200, § 1, p. 722;   C.S.1922, § 6840;   C.S.1929, § 83-111;   Laws 1935, c. 185, § 2, p. 685;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 83-111;   R.S.1943, § 83-124;   Laws 1947, c. 329, § 1, p. 1045;   Laws 1951, c. 320, § 1, p. 1092;   Laws 1953, c. 340, § 1, p. 1113;   Laws 1969, c. 817, § 71, p. 3107;   Laws 1971, LB 334, § 5;   R.S.1943, (1994), § 83-124;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 14;  Laws 2001, LB 10, § 1;  Laws 2005, LB 54, § 28;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 1310. Cross References  Nursing Home Administrator Practice Act, see section 38-2401.
NE Code § 80-326 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-326 - Veterans' Home Building Fund; created; purposes; investment.

80-326.  Veterans' Home Building Fund; created; purposes; investment.The Veterans' Home Building Fund is created. The fund shall include money allocated to the fund. The fund shall be used, along with matching federal funds available, for the specific purposes of adding or improving nursing facilities when needed. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1978, LB 315, § 2;   Laws 1990, LB 1216, § 1;   Laws 1994, LB 1194, § 17;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 94;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-301.02;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 15.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 80-327 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-327 - Nebraska veterans homes; member; disability; guardianship proceedings; guardian or conservator; fees; bond.

80-327.  Nebraska veterans homes; member; disability; guardianship proceedings; guardian or conservator; fees; bond.Whenever a member of one of the Nebraska veterans homes becomes disabled because of age or otherwise to such an extent that it is impossible for the member to transact his or her personal financial business, the administrator of such home may institute, in the administrator's official capacity, proceedings for the legal appointment of a guardian or conservator to take charge of and administer all funds, whether pension, compensation, or otherwise, inuring to the member. A member of the staff of each home shall be named guardian officer of that home and may be appointed guardian or conservator of members of such home. The guardian officer shall not receive fees or compensation from the member for such services. Bond for the guardian officer shall be paid by the State of Nebraska.Source   Laws 1949, c. 272, § 3(2), p. 893;   Laws 1959, c. 420, § 3, p. 1416;   Laws 1971, LB 335, § 3;   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 4;   Laws 1995, LB 12, § 1;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-304.01;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 16.
NE Code § 80-328 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-328 - State of Nebraska; enter into lease agreement with Douglas County; property; described; use as a veterans home.

80-328.  State of Nebraska; enter into lease agreement with Douglas County; property; described; use as a veterans home.The Legislature hereby approves and recommends to the Governor that the State of Nebraska enter into a lease agreement with Douglas County, Nebraska, relating to land and buildings located in Douglas County, Nebraska, for use as a veterans home. Such land and buildings shall include two parcels of land being part of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 11, township 15 north, range 11 east of the 6th principal meridian, Douglas County, Nebraska, and being more particularly described as follows:(1) Commencing at the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of said section 11; thence south zero degrees two minutes thirty-six seconds for a distance of thirty-three feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing south zero degrees two minutes thirty-six seconds west for a distance of nine hundred sixty-six and seventy-five hundredths feet; thence north eighty-nine degrees fifty-seven minutes twenty-four seconds west for a distance of two hundred fifteen and seven-tenths feet; thence south zero degrees two minutes thirty-six seconds west for a distance of twenty-nine feet; thence north eighty-nine degrees fifty-seven minutes twenty-four seconds west for a distance of four hundred ninety-nine and sixty-five hundredths feet; thence north zero degrees two minutes thirty-six seconds east for a distance of nine hundred ninety-three and seventy-five hundredths feet; thence north eighty-nine degrees fifty-three minutes one second east for a distance of seven hundred fifteen and thirty-four hundredths feet to the point of beginning, containing sixteen and nineteen-hundredths acres, more or less; and(2) Commencing at the southwest corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of said section 11; thence north eighty-nine degrees fifty minutes fifty-six seconds east for a distance of one hundred sixty-eight and seventy-five hundredths feet to the point of beginning; thence north zero degrees zero minutes zero seconds east for a distance of seventy-three feet; thence north eighty-nine degrees fifty minutes fifty-six seconds east for a distance of one hundred five and fifty-three hundredths feet; thence south zero degrees zero minutes zero seconds east for a distance of seventy-three feet; thence south eighty-nine degrees fifty minutes fifty-six seconds west for a distance of one hundred five and fifty-three hundredths feet to the point of beginning, containing eighteen-hundredths acre, more or less.Source   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 9;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-311;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 17.
NE Code § 80-329 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-329 - County board; lease or sell property for use as a veterans home; terms.

80-329.  County board; lease or sell property for use as a veterans home; terms.Any county board may lease or sell public property to the state for use as a veterans home at such rent and under such terms and conditions as it may deem just and advisable, notwithstanding the fact that such lease or sale is at less than the fair market value of such property.Source   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 11;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-312;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 18.
NE Code § 80-330 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 80 - Servicemembers and Veterans|80-330 - Property used as a veterans home; utility service; state provide; how compensated.

80-330.  Property used as a veterans home; utility service; state provide; how compensated.If the state provides utility service to Douglas County in connection with the lease of land and buildings located in Douglas County, Nebraska, for use as a veterans home by the state, Douglas County shall provide the state with fair and equitable compensation for the services provided.Source   Laws 1980, LB 184, § 12;   R.S.1943, (1996), § 80-313;   Laws 1997, LB 396, § 19.