Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 21 - Veterans Services, Division of › Rule 21.01.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMISSION, RESIDENCY, AND MAINTENANCE CHARGES IN IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOMES AND DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE › Section 21.01.01.010 - DEFINITIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
For the purposes of the rules contained in this Chapter, the following terms are used as defined: (3-23-22)
01.
Applicant
. A person who has expressed interest in applying for residency in an Idaho State Veterans Home. (3-23-22)
02.
Asset
. Real or personal property that is owned in whole or in part by an applicant or resident, including stocks, bonds, goods, rights of action, evidences of debt, and cash or money that is not income. Insurance payments or monetary compensation for loss of or damage to an asset is an asset. Income not expended in the calendar month received is an asset beginning on the first day of the next calendar month. (3-23-22)
03.
Bona Fide Resident
. A person who maintains a principal or primary home or place of abode in the state of Idaho coupled with the present intent to remain at that home or abode and return to it after any period of absence pursuant to Section  66-901, Idaho Code. (3-23-22)
04.
Commission
. The Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission. (3-23-22)
05.
Division
. Division of Veterans Services in the Idaho Department of Self Governing Agencies. (3-23-22)
06.
Division Administrator
. The Administrator of the Division of Veterans Services in the Department of Self Governing Agencies, or his designee. The chief officer of the Division of Veterans Services. (3-23-22)
07.
Home Administrator
. Administrator of an Idaho State Veterans Home. The chief officer of each respective Veterans Home. (3-23-22)
08.
Home
. An Idaho State Veterans Home. (3-23-22)
09.
Idaho State Veterans Home
. Pursuant to Section  66-901, Idaho Code, a Home for eligible veterans. (3-23-22)
10.
Income
. Money received from any source including wages, tips, commissions, private pension and retirement payments, social security benefits, unemployment compensation, veterans assistance benefits, and gifts. (3-23-22)
11.
Legal Dependents
. The mother, father, spouse, or minor children of an applicant or a resident who, by reason of insufficient financial resources, or non-minor children who because of disease, handicap or disability, must have financial support from the applicant or resident in order to maintain themselves. (3-23-22)
12.
Liquid Assets
. Those assets which are cash or can be liquidated for cash within a reasonable period of time including, but not limited to, money market certificates, certificates of deposit, stocks and bonds, and some tax shelter investments. (3-23-22)
13.
Maintenance Charge
. A charge made for care and residence at an Idaho State Veterans Home, based upon the current established rate. (3-23-22)
14.
Net Income
. That income used to compute charges after allowable deductions have been made. (3-23-22)
15.
Resident
. A person who is a resident of an Idaho State Veterans Home. (3-23-22)
16.
Spouse
. The husband or wife, under a marriage recognized by Title 32, Idaho Code, of a veteran or the widow or widower of a veteran under a marriage recognized by Title 32, Idaho Code. (3-23-22)
17.
VA
. United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (3-23-22)
18.
Veteran
. Has the meaning established in Section  65-203, Idaho Code. The separation or discharge considered under this definition means the conditions of the most recent separation or discharge from military service. (3-23-22)