Before calculating an applicant's assets for the purpose of applying Ve-H 304.03(a), Ve-H 304.03(b) or Ve-H 304.03(d), the applicant shall be permitted to spend such sums as are required to pay:

1. (a) The applicant's anticipated funeral expenses;
2. (b) The costs of a one-time purchase of clothing needed by the applicant;
3. (c) The outstanding medical bills of the applicant;
4. (d) The costs of the applicant's stay in another long term care facility pending admission to the home; and
5. (e) The costs of major repairs to the applicant's home, if the applicant's spouse intends to continue to occupy the home.

Source. #8953, eff 7-21-07, EXPIRED: 7-21-15 New. #12564, INTERIM, eff 6-28-18, EXPIRED: 12-26-18 New. #12712, eff 1-15-19