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NJ S3485

NJ S3485
Increases personal needs allowance to $50 for recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income who are veterans or spouses of veterans and provides for annual cost-of-living increase in allowance.


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Increases personal needs allowance to $50 for recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income who are veterans or spouses of veterans and provides for annual cost-of-living increase in allowance.

AI Summary

This bill increases the personal needs allowance to $50 for recipients of Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income who are veterans or spouses of veterans, and provides for an annual cost-of-living increase in the allowance. The bill also increases the monthly personal needs allowance from $10 to $20 for eligible individuals who receive medical assistance under certain provisions of the New Jersey Medical Assistance and Health Services Act, with a similar annual cost-of-living increase. The Commissioner of Human Services is required to seek federal approval for the Medicaid State plan amendment and administrative plan necessary to implement these changes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 01/30/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3485
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 10/6/23; as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3485_E1.PDF
Analysis - Statement SMV 1/30/23 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3485_S1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3485_I1.HTM
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