first announced in February last year and will cover Nova Scotians admitted to any one of the 133 long-term care homes licensed and funded by the province.Premier Stephen McNeil said work is underway with the federal government to ensure this applies to homes with veterans’ units as well.Prior to the legislation, Nova Scotian couples could be placed in different facilities based on each person’s care requirements, and the availability of beds to meet those particular needs in homes.Starting next month, however, if a person requires a residential care bed, but their spouse has higher needs that warrant a more expensive long-term care bed, both will be placed together even if the home has no residential care beds available.Krista Beeler,.