Section 180-RICR-10-00-3.3 - Basic EligibilityA. Persons eligible for admission to the Rhode Island Veterans Home is restricted to any person who: 1. Has served in the Army, Navy, Marine Gorps, Merchant Marine, Goast Guard or Air Force of the United States for a period of ninety (90) days or more, and2. Such period began or ended during any foreign war in which the United States shall have been engaged or in any expedition or campaign for which the United States government issued a campaign medal, and3. Was honorably discharged, and4. Shall be deemed to need such care provided at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.B. Any person who has served less than the ninety (90) day period and who was honorably discharged from service, and who acquired a service-connected disability or disease, may be admitted.C. The applicant must be accredited to the enlistment or induction quota of the State of Rhode Island or shall have resided in the State of Rhode Island for at least two (2) consecutive years prior to the date of application.D. The Rhode Island Veterans Home will accept any veteran with a diagnosis for which it is licensed. The Medical Director shall retain the power to approve or disapprove any admission based on a veteran's diagnosis.E. Admission to the Rhode Island Veterans Home is voluntary. Admission shall be made without discrimination as to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, assets, or income.180 R.I. Code R. 180-RICR-10-00-3.3
Adopted effective 1/20/2019