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GA HB535

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Terry England

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Georgia Veterans Service Board to establish a reasonable fee for residency in and services provided by facilities of the Georgia State War Veterans' Home
  • Requires the Board to provide for full or partial fee waivers based on economic need, using a sliding scale that considers assets, income, and other resources
  • Permits the Department of Veterans Service to accept assignment of state or federal benefits—including VA aid and attendance benefits—as full or partial payment of residency fees
  • Grants the Veterans Service Board rulemaking authority to implement the fee structure and waiver criteria
  • Adds a new Code section (38-4-56) to Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Legislative Description

War veterans homes; Veterans Service Board establish residency fee; authorize

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/7/2012
Defense and Veterans Affairs3/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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