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PA HB1527

PA HB1527
In public assistance, further providing for personal needs allowance deduction for medical assistance-eligible persons in nursing facilities.


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Introduced
06/27/2023
In Committee
11/09/2023
Crossed Over
10/17/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, further providing for personal needs allowance deduction for medical assistance-eligible persons in nursing facilities.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Human Services Code to increase the personal needs allowance deduction for medical assistance-eligible persons in nursing facilities. Specifically, it raises the minimum personal needs allowance from $40 to $60 per month, subject to federal approval, beginning on January 1, 2024. The personal needs allowance covers expenses for clothing and other personal items for individuals receiving Medicaid-funded nursing facility care. This change aims to provide additional financial support for these individuals and their personal expenses.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Referred to AGING AND YOUTH (on 11/09/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues

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