180 R.I. Code R. 180-RICR-10-00-2.2

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 180-RICR-10-00-2.2 - Domiciliary Care Program for Homeless Veterans (Veterans Transitional Supportive Program- VTSP)
A. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-24-10.1, the Director of Veterans Affairs is hereby authorized and empowered to establish and maintain a domiciliary care program for homeless veterans (Veterans Transitional Supportive Program, VTSP) at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.
B. Any veteran admitted to the Rhode Island Veterans Home pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the maintenance fee assessment established pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-24-10, provided, however, that the director shall assess against each veteran admitted under this program a monthly maintenance fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the veteran's monthly gross income, from whatever source derived and whether taxable or nontaxable.
C. There will also be additional beds called "Extended VTSP" beds to which a monthly maintenance fee of thirty percent (30%) of the veteran's monthly gross income, from whatever source derived and whether taxable or non-taxable, will be charged.
1. Extended VTSP will be available to eligible veterans in the VTSP program, but occupancy will not exceed four (4) months.
2. The maintenance fee shall be paid monthly to the Veterans Home and shall be deposited in the Veterans Home fund. Any failure to make payment when due shall be cause for dismissal from the facility. Prior to any dismissal for non-payment of fees, the veteran shall be afforded administrative due process.

180 R.I. Code R. 180-RICR-10-00-2.2