Iowa HF225 increases the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program to $75 per month.

Iowa HF225 amends the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program. The bill raises the allowance to $75 per month for residents of nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, and psychiatric medical institutions for children. Residents with income below $75 per month will receive a supplement from the state to reach this allowance.

Iowa HF225 increases the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program to $75 per month.

Iowa HF225 amends the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program. The bill raises the allowance to $75 per month for residents of nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, and psychiatric medical institutions for children. Residents with income below $75 per month will receive a supplement from the state to reach this allowance.