Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Zero-Based Regulation Negotiated Rulemaking
Wednesday April 2, 2025IDAPA 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
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROMULGATE RULES –
ZERO-BASED REGULATION (ZBR) NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING
AUTHORITY: In compliance with Sections 67-5220(1) and 67-5220(2), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency intends to promulgate rules and desires public comment and input prior to initiating formal rulemaking procedures. This negotiated rulemaking action is authorized pursuant to Sections 65-202, 65-204, and 66-907, Idaho Code.
MEETING SCHEDULE: Negotiated rulemaking meetings will be held as follows:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m. MT
Idaho Division of Veteran Services
351 N. Collins Rd.
Boise, ID 83702
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:00 p.m. MT
Idaho Division of Veteran Services
351 N. Collins Rd.
Boise, ID 83702
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The meeting sites will be accessible to persons with disabilities, if needed. Requests for accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the meeting to the agency address below.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION: Persons wishing to participate in the negotiated rulemaking meetings must do either of the following:
Be present at 351 N. Collins Road Boise, ID 83702, or online via the Microsoft Teams Link provided in this notice.
Upon conclusion of the negotiated rulemaking, any unresolved issues, all key issues considered, and conclusion reached during the negotiated rulemaking will be addressed in a written summary. The summary will be made available to interested persons who contact the agency or, if the agency chooses, the summary may be posted on the agency website.
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The following is a statement in nontechnical language of the substance and purpose of the intended negotiated rulemaking and the principal issues involved:
This negotiated rulemaking is to engage with stakeholders regarding the necessity to excises obsolete language related to the no longer existing domiciliary and residential program at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise. Additionally, the need to update language regarding the skilled nursing program to bring the rule in line with changes to federal CMS regulations in CFR.
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS, OBTAINING DRAFT COPIES: For assistance on technical questions concerning this negotiated rulemaking or to obtain a preliminary draft copy of the rule text, contact Kevin Wallior at 208-780-1308. Materials pertaining to the negotiated rulemaking, including any available preliminary rule drafts, can be found on the IDVS website at the following web address: https://veterans.idaho.gov.
Anyone may submit written comments regarding this negotiated rulemaking. All written comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before May 7, 2025.
DATED this 18th day of March, 2025.
Kevin R. Wallior
Management Assistant
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
351 N. Collins Road
Boise, ID 83702
Ph: 208-780-1308
Email: kevin.wallior@veterans.idaho.gov
https://veterans.idaho.gov