Increases personal needs allowance to $100 for low-income persons in certain facilities.

This bill increases the monthly personal needs allowance (PNA) to $100 for residents of nursing homes, State and county psychiatric hospitals, and State developmental centers. The PNA is intended for residents to spend on items such as telephone expenses, meals out, cards, reading materials, or hobbies. The current PNA is $50, and the bill aims to double this amount. The Commissioner of Human Services will implement the changes, pending federal approval.

Increases personal needs allowance to $100 for low-income persons in certain facilities.

This bill increases the monthly personal needs allowance (PNA) to $100 for residents of nursing homes, State and county psychiatric hospitals, and State developmental centers. The PNA is intended for residents to spend on items such as telephone expenses, meals out, cards, reading materials, or hobbies. The current PNA is $50, and the bill aims to double this amount. The Commissioner of Human Services will implement the changes, pending federal approval.