Increases personal needs allowance for certain individuals by annual rate of inflation.

The bill increases the personal needs allowance for certain individuals by the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index. This allowance, which is intended for residents of nursing homes, State and county psychiatric hospitals, and State developmental centers, is for personal items such as haircuts, clothing, and telephone expenses. The bill also ensures that this allowance is not considered income for Supplemental Security Income program purposes. The allowance will be increased annually starting from the year following the bill's enactment.

Increases personal needs allowance for certain individuals by annual rate of inflation.

The bill increases the personal needs allowance for certain individuals by the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index. This allowance, which is intended for residents of nursing homes, State and county psychiatric hospitals, and State developmental centers, is for personal items such as haircuts, clothing, and telephone expenses. The bill also ensures that this allowance is not considered income for Supplemental Security Income program purposes. The allowance will be increased annually starting from the year following the bill's enactment.