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MA S887
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients in nursing facilities, chronic hospitals, rest homes, and public medical institutions from $72.80 to $113.42 per month
- Allowance covers clothing, personal needs, and leisure time activities for residents who are not maintaining their own home
- Residents with income below $113.42 per month will receive a supplemental payment to reach that amount
- Requires annual increases to the allowance at the same rate and time as state supplementary payments for individuals maintaining their own homes
- Amends three chapters of Massachusetts General Laws (117A, 118A, and 118E) to apply the increase consistently across assistance programs
Legislative Description
Increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residents
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
11/6/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means11/6/2025
Health Care Financing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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