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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance starting July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the Medicaid personal needs allowance for nursing home residents in West Virginia, providing more financial dignity for elderly citizens. The bill defines "personal needs allowance" as the monthly income a Medicaid-funded nursing home resident can keep for personal expenses like clothing, cosmetic services, flowers, gifts, and other necessities. Starting July 1, 2026, the personal needs allowance will be increased to $150 per month, which will allow seniors to have more money for their individual needs while residing in a nursing home. The Legislature's rationale for this change is to enhance the quality of life and provide greater financial autonomy for elderly individuals receiving Medicaid-funded long-term care services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Finance (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Bureau for Medical Services | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=926756200 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb169%20sub1.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=169 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb169%20intr.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=169 |
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