Bill > HB1048

This bill increases the personal allowance for certain vulnerable residents in Indiana's care facilities, raising the monthly allowance from $52 to $100. Specifically, the bill impacts three groups of individuals: residents of county homes (such as those who are elderly, blind, or have disabilities), individuals receiving residential care assistance (like those with dementia or physical disabilities), and Medicaid recipients in hospitals or nursing facilities. The personal allowance is an amount of money these individuals can retain and use exclusively for their personal needs, and it is exempt from income eligibility considerations. The bill amends multiple sections of Indiana Code to standardize this $100 monthly personal allowance across different types of care facilities and programs. This change aims to provide more financial flexibility for residents who are not living in their own homes but are receiving state-supported care, ensuring they have a slightly larger amount of money for personal expenses like toiletries, clothing, or other individual needs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1048/details