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HB1134Introduced in the House

CILA-PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE

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Introduced by Charles Meier, District 109

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, the personal needs allowance for a qualifying medical assistance recipient who is a resident in a facility licensed under the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements Licensure and Certification Act shall equal $100. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the personal needs allowance shall increase annually at the same rate as the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment to take effect on January 1 of each year.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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