Connecticut HB05300 proposes to increase personal needs allowance for long-term care facility residents by 25% of the federal SSI cost-of-living.

Connecticut HB05300 aims to enhance the personal needs allowance for residents in long-term care facilities by adjusting it annually based on the federal Supplemental Security Income Program's cost-of-living adjustment. Starting July 1, 2026, the state supplement payment will increase by 25% of the annual cost-of-living adjustment, if any, to reach a monthly allowance of seventy-five dollars.

Connecticut HB05300 proposes to increase personal needs allowance for long-term care facility residents by 25% of the federal SSI cost-of-living.

Connecticut HB05300 aims to enhance the personal needs allowance for residents in long-term care facilities by adjusting it annually based on the federal Supplemental Security Income Program's cost-of-living adjustment. Starting July 1, 2026, the state supplement payment will increase by 25% of the annual cost-of-living adjustment, if any, to reach a monthly allowance of seventy-five dollars.