An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residents
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to increase the amount of money that Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes can keep from their monthly income to cover personal expenses like toiletries, clothing, and entertainment. Currently, the personal needs allowance may be insufficient to cover these costs, placing a financial burden on residents and their families. The legislation aims to provide greater financial flexibility for long-term care recipients. This would allow residents to maintain a more dignified and comfortable quality of life.
Key provisions
- Increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients in nursing homes.
- Allows residents to retain more of their income for personal items.
- Specifically addresses the cost of toiletries, clothing, and entertainment.
- The bill is intended to improve the financial well-being of long-term care residents.
Who is affected
- Medicaid recipients
- Residents of nursing homes
- Families of nursing home residents
Notable changes
- The bill proposes an increase to the existing personal needs allowance.
- It could alleviate financial strain on residents and their families.
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Sponsors
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11 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Jacob R. Oliveira
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