Increases the personal needs allowance for long term care residents in Massachusetts.
This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws to increase the personal needs allowance for residents in licensed medical facilities, such as nursing homes and rest homes, from $72.80 to $113.42 per month. Residents can keep this amount for personal expenses like clothing and leisure activities. The allowance will increase annually in line with other state supplementary payments. This change affects individuals receiving care in licensed nursing facilities, chronic hospitals, rest homes, and public medical institutions.
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