Bill > HB4188

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to increase the personal needs allowance for residents in certain licensed facilities who are eligible for medical assistance. Specifically, beginning January 1, 2027, the bill requires the state to supplement the federal minimum personal needs allowance so that residents in facilities licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act or the MC/DD Act receive a total monthly personal needs allowance of $90. This is an increase from the current $60 allowance. Starting January 1, 2028, the personal needs allowance will be automatically adjusted annually based on the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. The bill builds upon previous legislation that had already established a $100 personal needs allowance for residents in Community-Integrated Living Arrangements facilities, demonstrating a ongoing effort to ensure individuals in state-licensed care facilities have additional personal funds. The personal needs allowance is a set amount of money that residents can use for personal expenses beyond their basic care, helping to maintain some financial autonomy and quality of life.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4188&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104