(1) Applications for admission to a state veterans home shall be made using forms prescribed by the department.
(2) All applications shall include either a copy of the applicant's military discharge or a statement from the applicable military service denoting the dates and character of service. An individual whose eligibility is based on the military service of a spouse shall provide proof of the spouse's military service.
(3) An admissions team shall:
(a) Review each application to ensure inclusion of all information and documents necessary to determine eligibility for admission;
(b) For admission to a medicaid certified nursing facility, ensure a preadmission screening (in accordance with state regulations at WAC
388-97-247 through
388-97-388) and if necessary a preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR) (in accordance with state regulations at WAC
388-97-247 through
388-97-260) have been conducted; and
(c) Recommend to the director that the application be approved or denied. The applicant shall receive written notice of the decision in accordance with WAC
484-20-103.
(4) Applications are reviewed and approved or denied in the order of receipt.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.60A.070 and chapter 72.36 RCW. 04-19-026, § 484-20-015, filed 9/9/04, effective 10/10/04; 94-22-050, § 484-20-015, filed 10/31/94, effective 12/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.60A.070. 92-17-046, § 484-20-015, filed 8/14/92, effective 9/14/92; 85-20-099 (Order 85-01), § 484-20-015, filed 10/1/85; 80-09-069 (Order 80-01), § 484-20-015, filed 7/17/80; Order 7659, § 484-20-015, filed 7/28/77.]