Care, Strategic Healthcare Group (114), Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Chief, State Home Per Diem Program. Telephone: (202) 273-8538. 526 VETERANS STATE NURSING HOME CARE Current Year: Grants:$241 ,696,000 Loans:$0,000 Qther:$0,000 Total:$24 1,696,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide financial assistance to States furnishing nursing home care to eligible veterans in State Veterans Homes, which meet the standards, prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Letter of application from State addressed to Chief Consultant, Geriatrics and Extended Care Strategic Healthcare Group (114) Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Award Procedure: Recognition by Secretary of Veteran Affairs for purposes of VA aid pursuant to Title 38 U.S.C. Section 1741. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 60 days. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); (b) Handicapped (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Crippled); (c) Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Hospital Facilities.
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