IL HB4188

Increases the monthly personal needs allowance from $60 to $90 for residents of facilities licensed under the ID/DD Community Care Act or MC/DD Act who receive Medicaid, effective January 1, 2027

Applies to individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities living in licensed community care facilities who are eligible for medical assistance

Requires annual cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Social Security COLA rate beginning January 1, 2028

State supplements the federal minimum personal needs allowance to reach the $90 total from combined state and federal sources

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5/5-35)