Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 192 - Veterans Affairs Department
Chapter 9050 - VETERANS HOMES
ADMISSIONS, DISCHARGES, COST OF CARE CALCULATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE CHARGES
Part 9050.0770 - BENEFITS APPLICATION REQUIRED

An applicant or resident or legal representative, if any, must apply for the maximum of every benefit for which the applicant or resident may be eligible that will increase the income of the applicant or resident. The staff of the facility operated by the commissioner of veterans affairs shall provide an applicant or resident or legal representative information about possible available benefits or programs of assistance and assistance in making application for those benefits.

If the facility staff determines that an applicant or resident is not able to manage personal financial affairs, the facility staff shall recommend that the facility be authorized to receive and disburse benefit payments for which the applicant or resident may be eligible.

Statutory Authority: MS s 198.003