SB296

Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain persons

Introduced·10/21/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB296 amends Medicaid personal needs allowance for nursing home and ICF/IID residents.

Ohio SB296 modifies the Medicaid personal needs allowance for residents of nursing facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID). It mandates that the Medicaid director increase the allowance based on the consumer price index. The allowance must not be less than seventy-five dollars for an individual and one hundred fifty dollars for a married couple. The bill also sets specific minimum allowances for residents of nursing facilities and ICF/IID, adjusting these amounts annually.

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History

Oct 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Finance

Oct 21, 2025

Senate

Introduced