H. R. 7682 aims to amend the Social Security Act to raise the minimum monthly personal needs allowance under the Medicaid program for individuals and couples living in institutions. Starting on January 1, 2025, the personal needs allowance will increase from $30 to $60 for...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more money to people living in institutions, like nursing homes, to help them buy things they need by raising their allowance and making sure it increases automatically over time. Starting in 2025, individuals will get $60 a month and couples will get $120, instead of only $30 or $60 as before.