This bill amends R.S. 29:383 to expand the scope of care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to include nonveteran residents. The new language allows for reasonable rates to be charged for maintenance and care not only to veterans but also to nonveteran residents who are capable of paying for the use of the facilities.

Additionally, the bill modifies the criteria used to determine a resident's ability to pay for care. It replaces the term "veteran" with "resident," indicating that the financial assessment for care will now apply to all residents receiving care, regardless of their veteran status. The Department of Veterans Affairs is tasked with establishing rules and regulations to implement this charge system, which will consider the income and estate of the residents.

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