Tennessee SB1613 amends state veterans' homes' eligibility for federal payments and service provisions.
Tennessee SB1613 modifies the eligibility of state veterans' homes for federal per diem payments and expands the services they can provide. It mandates that each state veterans' home must be eligible for and receive veterans' administration per diem payments. Additionally, it allows these homes to provide and receive payment for services beyond skilled nursing care, as authorized by state or federal law. The bill also revises the authority to determine the location and type of veterans' homes, facilities, and services, giving preference to publicly owned land.
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