64.016: Veterans State Hospital Care
Overview
Program Number
64.016
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Sept. 6, 2016
Date Posted
June 16, 2008
Objective
To provide financial assistance to States furnishing hospital care to eligible veterans in State veterans' homes which meet the standards prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Type of Assistance
A - Formula Grants
Applicant Eligibility
Applicant is any State which operates a designated facility to furnish hospital care primarily for veterans.
Beneficiary Eligibility
A veteran eligible for care in a VA facility needing hospital care and meeting one of the following conditions: (a) has a service-connected disability for which such care is being provided; (b) has a nonservice-connected disability and States under oath his inability to defray the expenses of necessary care; (c) was discharged or released from active military, naval and air service for a disability incurred or aggravated in line of duty; or (d) is in receipt of, or but for the receipt of retirement pay, would be entitled to receive disability compensation. A veteran must also meet State admission criteria.
Related Programs
Grant Awards
Veterans State Hospital Care direct grants
Grant Opportunities