Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF528

Introduced
3/5/25  

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

The passage of SF528 would directly impact the financial landscape for vulnerable populations residing in long-term care facilities. By increasing the personal needs allowance, the bill seeks to improve the quality of life for these residents, allowing them to retain a larger portion of their income for personal use. This could lead to enhanced access to basic needs, such as hygiene products and other personal items. Moreover, it expresses a commitment to supporting residents’ autonomy and dignity, encouraging financial independence even in institutional settings.

Summary

Senate File 528 advocates for increasing the personal needs allowance for residents in certain facilities under the Medicaid program. Specifically, the bill proposes to raise the allowance from $50 to $85 per month for individuals residing in nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and psychiatric medical institutions for children. This change aims to provide residents with greater financial support to cover personal expenses, recognizing their limited income capabilities. The bill also stipulates that residents earning less than $85 per month will receive state supplements to ensure they reach the personal needs allowance amount.

Contention

There may be varied opinions regarding SF528 among legislators and stakeholders in the healthcare and social welfare sectors. Advocates for the bill are likely to argue that the increase in allowance is a necessary step towards addressing the needs of residents who often face financial hardships. On the contrary, opponents may express concerns about the implications on state funding, questioning the sustainability of such an increase. Additionally, discussions might focus on the adequacy of financial provisions for various facilities and the process of appropriating state funds to implement this change effectively.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SF2303

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 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 SF2437

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for veterans and health and human services, including other related provisions and appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3205.)

IA SSB3205

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for veterans and health and human services, including other related provisions and appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2437.)

IA SF2045

A bill for an act relating to the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid program.

IA SF2083

A bill for an act relating to Medicaid program improvements, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

IA HF2665

A bill for an act relating to fur-bearing animals, including the establishment of a raccoon bounty program and fund and the assessment of fur dealer license fees, making appropriations, and providing penalties.(Formerly HF 2481, HSB 636.)

IA HF2481

A bill for an act relating to fur-bearing animals, including the establishment of a raccoon bounty program and fund and the assessment of fur dealer license fees, making appropriations, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 636; See HF 2665.)

IA HF2176

A bill for an act creating a grocer reinvestment fund and program under the purview of the economic development authority, modifying the local food and farm program, and making appropriations.(See HF 2599.)

IA HSB636

A bill for an act relating to fur-bearing animals, including the establishment of a raccoon bounty program and fund and the assessment of fur dealer license fees, making appropriations, and providing penalties.(See HF 2481, HF 2665.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.