(a) The department of health may admit persons who are not veterans or dependents of veterans for care and treatment at the veterans' home of Wyoming if: (i) The home is not filled to ninety percent (90%) of capacity and there are pending no applications of veterans or veterans' dependents; (ii) The applicants are unable to earn their living and have no adequate means of support because of disease, old age or other infirmities; (iii) The applicants have been domiciled in this state for at least five (5) years next preceding their application for admission to the home; (iv) The persons are admitted pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with W.S. 9-2-106(d). (b) In all cases veterans and dependents of veterans shall be given preference of admission.
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