Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

This bill increases the monthly personal needs allowance (PNA) from the current rate of $50 to $140 for residents of nursing homes, State and county psychiatric hospitals, and State developmental centers. The PNA is intended for residents to spend at their discretion on personal items such as telephone expenses, a meal out with friends, cards to send to family, reading materials, or hobbies.

Increases personal needs allowance to $140 for low-income persons residing in certain facilities.

This bill increases the monthly personal needs allowance (PNA) from the current rate of $50 to $140 for residents of nursing homes, State and county psychiatric hospitals, and State developmental centers. The PNA is intended for residents to spend at their discretion on personal items such as telephone expenses, a meal out with friends, cards to send to family, reading materials, or hobbies.