Increases the personal needs allowance for long term care residents in Massachusetts
Massachusetts S887 amends the General Laws to increase the personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes from $72.80 to $113.42 monthly. This allowance covers expenses such as clothing, toiletries, and leisure activities. If a resident's income is below $113.42, they will receive the difference. The allowance will increase annually at the same rate as payments to individuals maintaining their own homes. This change applies to those in licensed nursing facilities, chronic hospitals, rest homes, and public medical institutions.
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