004.02 RESIDENCE OF APPLICANTS ENTERING THE STATE INTO A LICENSED HOME.

The intent of an individual to establish Nebraska as his or her residence is investigated if the individual comes into the state and immediately enters a facility licensed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health. (A) The applicant is considered a Nebraska resident if the individual entered because they: (i) Desired to be near close friends or relatives in the State; (ii) Previously resided in the State; or (iii) Has other contacts in the State. (B) If the applicant indicates a plan to establish residence, but the situation seems to indicate otherwise, additional factors will be reviewed, such as: (i) When the individual entered the state; (ii) Whether, or not, the individual owns property of any kind in another state; (iii) The place of residence of the spouse or other immediate family members; (iv) The medical eligibility in the previous state of residence for the individual; (v) How the individual was referred to the facility in Nebraska, such as by a family member, hospital staff, or social worker in the previous state; (vi) Where the individual would reside if the facility placement was no longer needed; and (vii) Any other related factors.