A veteran, as defined by § 33A-2-1 , is eligible for admission to the State Veterans Home if the veteran is eligible for the payment of per diem for domiciliary care or nursing home care in a state home. A veteran domiciled in this state within the past five years shall receive admission preference, contingent upon the veteran meeting all admission criteria. A veteran who is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe located wholly or partially within the state shall receive admission preference, contingent upon the veteran meeting all admission criteria. Residency status at the State Veterans Home is not affected because of a medical leave of absence either in a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility or other hospital.
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