New Jersey A2691 raises the personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income residents in nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, and developmental.

New Jersey A2691 increases the monthly personal needs allowance (PNA) from $50 to $140 for low-income residents in 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, reading materials, or hobbies. The allowance is not considered income for Supplemental Security Income program purposes. The bill also mandates that the PNA increase annually by the same percentage as the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits.

New Jersey A2691 raises the personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income residents in nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, and developmental.

New Jersey A2691 increases the monthly personal needs allowance (PNA) from $50 to $140 for low-income residents in 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, reading materials, or hobbies. The allowance is not considered income for Supplemental Security Income program purposes. The bill also mandates that the PNA increase annually by the same percentage as the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits.