Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF2303

Introduced
2/12/24  
Introduced
2/12/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the personal needs allowance for residents of certain facilities under the Medicaid program, and providing an appropriation.

Impact

If enacted, SF2303 would effectively alter the financial landscape for low-income residents in nursing and care facilities by ensuring they retain a larger portion of their income for personal needs. This change represents an important step in addressing the financial challenges faced by individuals in such facilities, as it provides them with more autonomy over their personal expenditures. The prescribed state appropriation to cover these additional allowances signifies a commitment to supporting those relying on state assistance without drastically affecting the budget, as it indicates a targeted allocation of funds.

Summary

Senate File 2303 aims to increase the personal needs allowance for residents of certain facilities under the Medicaid program from $50 to $85 per month. This increase targets individuals residing in nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for those with intellectual disabilities, and mental health facilities, including psychiatric institutions for children. The bill outlines that individuals receiving less than $85 per month would be eligible for state-funded supplementation to meet this allowance, highlighting a commitment to enhancing the financial resources available for these vulnerable populations.

Contention

The bill may encounter debate regarding its funding sources and implications for the state budget. While the proposed increase is likely to be welcomed by advocates for the elderly and disabled communities, discussions may arise around the sustainability of the increased financial commitment from the state, especially alongside other healthcare costs. Stakeholders may raise questions about whether the appropriation will adequately cover the needs of all qualifying residents and how it will affect other Medicaid-related funding initiatives.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SF528

A bill for an act relating to the personal needs allowance for residents of certain facilities under the Medicaid program, and providing an appropriation.

IA HF225

A bill for an act relating to the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program.

IA SF476

A bill for an act relating to the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program.(Formerly SF 255.)

IA SF255

A bill for an act relating to the personal needs allowance under the medical assistance program.(See SF 476.)

IA HF2698

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for veterans and health and human services, including other related provisions and appropriations including but not limited to the personal needs allowance for certain persons under Medicaid and the state supplementary assistance programs, replacement generation tax revenues, the Medicaid fraud and health care trust funds, the retention of certain revenues by the mental health institutes, the retention of Medicaid eligibility by residents of mental health institutes, the scope of services of the state resource centers, the appropriation of moneys in the juvenile detention home fund, the family investment program account and diversion program, the child support collection services center refund account, the quality assurance assessment payment period, the centers of excellence grant program, an assisted living program revised payment model study, funding for county commissions of veteran affairs, foster care provisions including those relating to a relative or fictive kin, health care employment agencies and health care technology platforms, medical cannabidiol practitioner requirements, nursing facility oversight, and state-funded psychiatry residency and fellowship positions, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. Effective date: 05/09/2024, 07/01/2024. Applicability date: 07/01/2022, 07/01/2023.

IA HB54

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

IA HB06893

An Act Increasing The Personal Needs Allowance For Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities.

IA HB1947

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

IA HB909

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

IA HB158

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.