‘Chronically ill’ means:

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1.  Being unable to perform at least two activities of daily living, such as eating, moving from one place to another, bathing, dressing, continence, defecation or urination;

2.  Requiring substantial supervision for protection from threats to health and safety because of cognitive impairment; or

3.  Having a level of disability similar to that described in subsection 1 as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.