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IDAPA 21 – DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES
21.01.01 – RULES GOVERNING ADMISSION, RESIDENCY, AND MAINTENANCE
CHARGES IN IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOMES AND DIVISION OF
VETERANS SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
DOCKET NO. 21-0101-2501 (ZBR CHAPTER REWRITE)
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING – ADOPTION OF PENDING RULE

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule has been adopted by the agency and is now pending review by the 2026 Idaho State Legislature and must be approved by concurrent resolution of the Legislature to go into effect, in accordance with Section 67-5224(2)(c), Idaho Code. Should the pending rule be approved, it will become final and effective on July 1 following the Second Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, unless the concurrent resolution states a different effective date.

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5224, Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency has adopted a pending rule. The action is authorized pursuant to Sections 65-202, 65-204, and 66-907, Idaho Code.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a concise explanatory statement of the reasons for adopting the pending rule and a statement of any change between the text of the proposed rule and the text of the pending rule with an explanation of the reasons for the change:

This rule change excises obsolete language related to the no longer existing domiciliary and residential program at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise. Additionally, it updates language regarding the skilled nursing program in line with changes to federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

There are no changes to the pending rule, and it is being adopted as originally proposed. The complete text of the proposed rule was published in the July 2, 2025 Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 25-7, pages 106-122.

FEE SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 67-5224(2)(d), Idaho Code, a pending fee rule shall not become final and effective unless affirmatively approved by concurrent resolution of the Legislature. The following is a description of the fee or charge imposed or increased in this rulemaking: N/A.

FISCAL IMPACT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state General Fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year: N/A.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions concerning this pending rule, contact Kevin Wallior, 208-780-1308.

DATED this August 13, 2025.
Kevin R. Wallior, Management Assistant
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
351 N. Collins Road
Boise, ID 83702
Ph: 208-780-1308; fax: 208-780-130
Email: kevin.wallior@veterans.idaho.gov

Download the Idaho Administrative Bulletin Volume 25-9 page 56 or view it at the Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator website: Volume 25-9 pages 56.

IDAPA 21 – DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES
21.01.01 – RULES GOVERNING ADMISSION, RESIDENCY, AND MAINTENANCE
CHARGES IN IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOMES AND DIVISION OF
VETERANS SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
DOCKET NO. 21-0101-2501 (ZBR CHAPTER REWRITE)
NOTICE OF RULEMAKING – PROPOSED RULE

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5221(1), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency has initiated proposed rulemaking procedures. The action is authorized pursuant to Sections 65-202, 65-204, and 66-907, Idaho Code.

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: Public hearing(s) concerning this rulemaking will be scheduled if requested in writing by twenty-five (25) persons, a political subdivision, or an agency, not later than July 16, 2025.

The hearing site(s) will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the hearing, to the agency address below.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a nontechnical explanation of the substance and purpose of the proposed rulemaking:

This rule change excises obsolete language related to the no longer existing domiciliary and residential program at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise. Additionally, it updates language regarding the skilled nursing program in line with changes to federal CMS regulations in CFR.

FEE SUMMARY: The following is a specific description of the fee or charge imposed or increased: N/A.

FISCAL IMPACT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year resulting from this rulemaking: N/A.

NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: Pursuant to Section 67-5220(1), Idaho Code, negotiated rulemaking was conducted. The Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Negotiated Rulemaking was published in the April 2, 2025, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Volume 25-4 pages 39-40.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE: Pursuant to Section 67-5229(2)(a), Idaho Code, the following is a brief synopsis of why the materials cited are being incorporated by reference into this rule: 5 U.S.C. Section 2108(I) is the federal definition of Veterans and dependents eligible for services and 38 CFR Part 51, Subpart A, B, C, and D are the relevant sections of federal code governing State Veterans Homes.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the proposed rule, contact Kevin Wallior 208-780-1308.

Anyone may submit written comments regarding this proposed rulemaking. All written comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before July 23, 2025.

DATED this 16th day of May, 2025.
Kevin R. Wallior, Management Assistant
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
351 N. Collins Road
Boise, ID 83702
Ph: 208-780-1308
fax: 208-780-1301
Email: kevin.wallior@veterans.idaho.gov

Download the Idaho Administrative Bulletin Volume 25-7 July 2025 or view it at the Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator website: Volume 25-7 pages 106-122.