Section 107.20  Admission of a Spouse of a Veteran

a)         The Administrator of the Illinois Veterans' Homes at Quincy and Anna may admit the spouse of a veteran who is making application, provided the veteran meets the eligibility requirements and the spouse:

1)         Has been married to the veteran for at least five years prior to making application; and

2)         Has no adequate means of support and is unable to earn a living.

b)         Preference for filling vacant beds or for filling vacant beds from a waiting list shall first be granted to eligible veterans.

c)         Applicants with a history of aggressive or self-abusive behavior may be admitted only if the Home has in place appropriate, effective and individualized programs to manage the resident's behaviors and adequate, properly trained and supervised staff to administer the programs (see 77 Ill. Adm. Code 340.1310(c)). An applicant denied admission because of any one or more of these conditions shall be advised fully of eligibility for care in a State, county, or city hospital, or other Home.

d)         Before a prospective resident's admission to a Home, the Home shall advise the prospective resident to consult a physician to determine whether the prospective resident should obtain a vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia [210 ILCS 45/2-213].

(Source:  Amended at 25 Ill. Reg. 5756, effective April 17, 2001)