Increases the personal needs allowance for residents of certain facilities under the medical assistance program.

The bill amends the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program. It raises the allowance from $50 to $65 per month for residents of nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, or psychiatric medical institutions for children. Additionally, it mandates that the department annually increase the allowance by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers, starting July 1, 2026.

Increases the personal needs allowance for residents of certain facilities under the medical assistance program.

The bill amends the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program. It raises the allowance from $50 to $65 per month for residents of nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities or mental illness, or psychiatric medical institutions for children. Additionally, it mandates that the department annually increase the allowance by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers, starting July 1, 2026.