S887Introduced in the Senate
Increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residents
Introduced by Joan Lovely, District 02-ESS
What does this bill do?
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Official description
For legislation to increase the monthly amount of money that Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items like toiletries, clothing, and small entertainment. Health Care Financing.
Where it stands
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
November 6, 2025
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Bill history
Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
House concurred
Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
Accompanied by S482
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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