Section 25-9-102 - When Nonveterans Permitted Admission; Preference to Veterans and Veterans' Dependents.

WY Stat § 25-9-102 (2019) (N/A)
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25-9-102. When nonveterans permitted admission; preference to veterans and veterans' dependents.

(a) The department of health may admit persons who are not veterans or dependents of veterans for care and treatment at the veterans' home of Wyoming if:

(i) The home is not filled to ninety percent (90%) of capacity and there are pending no applications of veterans or veterans' dependents;

(ii) The applicants are unable to earn their living and have no adequate means of support because of disease, old age or other infirmities;

(iii) The applicants have been domiciled in this state for at least five (5) years next preceding their application for admission to the home;

(iv) The persons are admitted pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with W.S. 9-2-106(d).

(b) In all cases veterans and dependents of veterans shall be given preference of admission.