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NJ S493
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
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Increases the monthly personal needs allowance (PNA) from $50 to $100 for low-income residents of nursing homes, State and county psychiatric hospitals, and State developmental centers in New Jersey
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Amends the minimum PNA floor from $25 to $100 for eligible persons in rooming houses, boarding houses, and residential health care facilities receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid benefits
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Requires the State to supplement federal SSI payments (currently $30/month) to ensure total monthly PNA reaches $100, meaning the State would pay $70 per month for SSI recipients
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Directs the Commissioner of Human Services to apply for federal Medicaid waivers or State plan amendments needed for implementation
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Takes effect immediately upon passage, but the PNA increases become operative only after federal government approval is received
Legislative Description
Permits minors to work until 11 p.m. between Memorial Day and October 1 of each year in certain circumstances.
Labor
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
1/9/2024