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ME LD834
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases the minimum state supplemental income benefit from $8 per month for individuals to $65 per month, and from $12 per month for couples to $97.50 per month (150% of individual rate)
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Establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments to the state supplement beginning October 1, 2026, tied to federal cost-of-living adjustments to the federal SSI payment standard
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Changes personal needs allowance for nursing home residents from a fixed $30 per month to 3 times the state supplemental income benefit amount
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Updates budget priority sequence to require cost-of-living adjustments be funded immediately after the minimum payment before other benefit categories
Legislative Description
An Act to Update the State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income
General Assistance
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025