<home> -- <press releases> Department of Veterans Affairs Opens Veterans Home Program to Territories
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 21, 2008 – The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), in response to Congresswoman Bordallo’s letter of inquiry that requested a clarification of current policy regarding Guam’s eligibility for State Home grant assistance, stated that it is amending the current VA regulations regarding grants for construction or acquisition of State homes to include The VA State Home Program is a partnership between the VA and the States or Territories to construct nursing home, domiciliary, or adult health day care facilities. The VA grant can assist a state or territory with funding up to 65 percent of the cost of construction or acquisition of State nursing homes or for renovations to existing State Homes. The VA State Home is owned and operated by the State. “Secretary Peake has acknowledged that under the statute the territories should be eligible for this program and the VA will amend its regulations to allow territories to participate. This will enable ### Contact: Matthew Mateo in matthew.mateo@mail.house.gov or james.sablan@mail.house.gov . |
