Illinois HB1016 establishes a Seniors Deserve Dignity Program to provide monthly supplemental personal needs payments to qualifying individuals.
HB1016 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to create the Seniors Deserve Dignity Program. This program provides monthly supplemental personal needs payments to individuals residing in supportive living facilities who receive medical assistance. Initially, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, a qualifying person will receive a $30 monthly supplemental personal needs payment, ensuring their total monthly personal needs allowance is no less than $120. Beginning July 1, 2026, the payment increases to $60, ensuring a total monthly allowance of no less than $150.
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