Section 102 – Definitions — Veterans Benefits Assistance Act.
Effective 5/8/2018 71-13-102. Definitions — Veterans Benefits Assistance Act. As used in this chapter: (1) “Accredited” means a service organization representative, agent, or attorney to whom authority has been granted by the VA to provide assistance to claimants in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits. (2) “Assistance” means an accredited individual […]
Section 103 – Disclosure requirement for assisting a claimant.
Effective 5/12/2015 71-13-103. Disclosure requirement for assisting a claimant. (1) Each person offering to assist veterans in applying for benefits shall: (a) be accredited, in compliance with the provisions of C.F.R., Title 38, Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans’ Relief, or, if under the supervision of an accredited attorney meet the provisions of C.F.R., Title 38 pertaining […]
Section 104 – Education requirements.
Effective 5/12/2015 71-13-104. Education requirements. (1) All individuals and attorneys providing assistance to a veteran shall complete three hours of qualifying education as specified in 38 C.F.R. 14.629(b) during the first 12 month period following the date of initial accreditation; and (2) an additional three hours of qualifying continuing education every two years following the […]
Section 105 – Department responsibilities — Notification — Assistance — Complaints — Claimant responsibilities.
Effective 5/8/2018 71-13-105. Department responsibilities — Notification — Assistance — Complaints — Claimant responsibilities. (1) The Department of Veterans and Military Affairs shall notify in writing each veteran for whom the department has contact information that any individual or business offering to assist veterans in applying for benefits shall disclose in writing to the veteran […]
Section 106 – Exempt organizations.
Effective 5/12/2015 71-13-106. Exempt organizations. Accredited representatives of the following organizations are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) American Legion; (2) Veterans of Foreign Wars; (3) Disabled American Veterans; (4) Vietnam Veterans of America; (5) American Veterans (AMVET); (6) Military Order of the Purple Heart; and (7) other VA recognized service organizations as […]
Section 10 – Hobby promotion — Sales of articles manufactured by residents — Proceeds to residents.
71-11-10. Hobby promotion — Sales of articles manufactured by residents — Proceeds to residents. (1) Each home shall promote hobbies designed to improve the general welfare and mental condition of the residents. (2) The home may provide limited funds to initiate a hobby program, but shall limit the program to those hobbies that, in its […]
Section 102 – Definitions — Veterans Assistance Registry.
Effective 5/8/2018 71-12-102. Definitions — Veterans Assistance Registry. As used in this chapter: (1) “Council” means the Veterans Advisory Council as created in Section 71-8-4. (2) “Department” means the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs as created in Section 71-8-2. (3) “Donor” means an individual or entity that provides material goods, services, or labor without […]
Section 103 – Veterans Assistance Registry.
Effective 5/8/2018 71-12-103. Veterans Assistance Registry. (1) There is created within the department a Veterans Assistance Registry. (2) The intent of the registry is to provide contact information to qualified donors of material goods, services, and labor for qualified recipients in need of specific goods, services, or labor. (3) The department shall, in consultation with […]
Section 104 – Immunity for use of registry.
Effective 5/13/2014 71-12-104. Immunity for use of registry. A donor who provides material goods, services, or labor for registry recipients is considered to be acting on behalf of the department in accordance with the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 8, Part 2, Immunity for Voluntary Services. Enacted by Chapter 91, 2014 General Session
Section 6 – Eligibility — Admission requirements.
Effective 5/10/2016 71-11-6. Eligibility — Admission requirements. (1) Application for admission shall be made separately to each nursing home administrator. (2) Veterans and their spouses or surviving spouses who are residents of Utah, meet federal eligibility requirements, and are in need of nursing home care may be admitted to any home. (3) Preference shall be […]