10-2-901. Decennial veterans' long-term care needs study. (1) On receipt of the most recent federal census, the department of public health and human services, in consultation with the Montana veterans' affairs division, shall perform an analysis of the long-term care needs of veterans in the state, known as the decennial veterans' long-term care needs study.

(2) The study must determine the demographics of the Montana veteran population, including the number and age of veterans in each county and the type of long-term care needs of the population. The long-term care assessment for veterans must include evaluation of the need for nursing home, domiciliary, and Alzheimer's disease support services, as well as the various types of community and in-home care that are needed.

(3) The study must include a personal survey of the Montana veteran population, including online and paper options. This study must be conducted in collaboration with veterans' outreach organizations and other local groups that work directly with the Montana veteran population.

(4) The study must evaluate existing veterans' home services and the configuration of those services with respect to the needs identified.

(5) The study must include an analysis of the need for additional state veterans' cemeteries, including their placement within the state.