In regards to the change in the qualification for receiving Auxillary Grants, I understand that this is not a requirement in nursing homes, so why should it be in alfs.  My facility is located in Bristol, Va. just steps away from the Tennessee line.  The closest hospital to my facility is Wellmont Hospital where my residents go for medical care, and many of my referals come from the discharge planners at this hospital.  Will many folks see this move as discrimination?  I thought that once you move to any state and establish your address that you are then a resident of that state, not 30, 60 or 90 days later.  Please do not pass this as it would be very determintal to my business.  My facility is probably 90 to 95 percent auxillary grant residents anyway, and we are already struggling with meeting all of the new regulations that have been imposed on us.  I understand that the AG rate for Virginia is one of , if not the lowest in the country already.   With this change, you will be adding to the already pitiful burdens that are put on our elderly for their care.  Thank you for considering my comments on this very important subject.